Which of the Following Does Not Contribute to Forming the Curved

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not contribute to forming the curved upper surface of water inside a narrow tube such as a tracheid or vessel?

A) the downward pull of gravity on the water column in the tube
B) downward pressure from the atmosphere on the topmost layer of water molecules
C) the water molecules adjacent to the tube wall being pulled upward by adhesion to the wall
D) the topmost layer of water molecules being pulled downward by cohesion to the water molecules below