The Cells of the Xylem Are Dead at Functional Maturity

question 6

Multiple Choice

The cells of the xylem are dead at functional maturity.This allows

• A) osmosis into the xylem.
• B) transpiration to occur in the stem.
• C) the water molecules in the xylem to form a continuous column from root to shoot.
• D) sugars to be actively transported into the xylem.

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