Which of the Following Is Not an Important Component of the Long-Distance

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an important component of the long-distance transport process in plants?

• A) the cohesion of water molecules
• B) a negative water potential
• C) the root parenchyma
• D) the active transport of solutes
• E) bulk flow from source to sink

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Field Experiments

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