In Plants, the Analogous Mechanism to Action Potential Propagation in Animal

question 73

Multiple Choice

In plants, the analogous mechanism to action potential propagation in animal neuron axons is _________________________.

• A)plant cells also possess neurons with elongated axons
• B)movement of an action potential through xylem
• C)movement of an action potential through phloem
• D)saltatory conduction from one leaf to another

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