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Adhesion helps water and minerals rise in xylem through a process called .
capillary action
polarization
surface tension
viscosity
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capillary action
Adhesion of water molecules to the xylem walls (along with cohesion between water molecules) allows water and dissolved minerals to rise through the narrow xylem vessels by capillary action.
Adhesion of water molecules to the xylem walls (along with cohesion between water molecules) allows water and dissolved minerals to rise through the narrow xylem vessels by capillary action.
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