Post-UTME Biology 2016 Objective — Question 20
Question 20 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following is readily available to plants in the soil?
- A. Gravitational water
- B. Hygroscopic water
- C. Capillary waterCorrect
- D. Run-off water
Explanation
Capillary water is held in the soil by surface tension against gravity and is the main form of water readily available for plant uptake.
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