Pressure Data, Measured from One of the Vascular Tissue Types

question 12

Multiple Choice

Pressure data, measured from one of the vascular tissue types connecting leaf to root in a 11 m tall tree, is presented in the graph below. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for this graph?

• A) xylem flow from root to leaf
• B) xylem flow from leaf to root
• C) phloem flow from root to leaf
• D) phloem flow from leaf to root

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