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The ability of water to resist tension ensures that a column of water inside xylem vessels in tall trees remains intact despite its weight.

1. Correct
2. Incorrect
3. Partially correct
4. Not applicable

Correct answer: Correct

Solution

The tensile strength of water, due to hydrogen bonding, allows the water column in xylem vessels to resist breaking under tension, even in tall trees.

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