What Is the Driving Force for the Movement of Solutes

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the driving force for the movement of solutes in the phloem of plants?

• A) gravity
• B) a difference in water potential (Ψ) between the source and the sink
• C) root pressure
• D) transpiration of water through the stomata
• E) adhesion of water to phloem sieve tubes

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Definitions:

Oculomotor

Relating to the eye's movements or the muscles and nerves controlling them, especially associated with the third cranial nerve.

Innervated

Supplied or stimulated by a nerve, or having nerves that provide sensation or movement.

Astigmatism

A common vision condition caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, leading to blurred or distorted vision at any distance.

Curvature

The state of being curved or bent, often describing the shape or contour of something, such as a line, path, or anatomical structure.