Capillary Action Alone Cannot Account for the Movement of Water

Capillary action alone cannot account for the movement of water through the xylem because capillary action

A) cannot move water against gravity.
B) requires vessels that are much larger in diameter than those found in the xylem of trees.
C) requires transpiration to move a water column.
D) requires vessels that are much smaller in diameter than those found in the xylem of trees.
E) relies on osmosis.

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