AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2004

  • question_answer
    The magnitude of root pressure ranges between

    A)                  2-5 atm                                               

    B)                  1-5 atm

    C)                  0.1 - 0.2 atm                     

    D)                  4-6 atm

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     The term "root pressure" was given by father of physiology-Stephan Hales. It ranges from 1-5 atm. and very rarely 6 atm. Stocking 1956 defined root pressure as a ?pressure developing in tracheary elements of the xylem as a result of metabolic activities of roots?.


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