The Concentration of Solutes in Most Soil Is Lower Than

question 48

Multiple Choice

The concentration of solutes in most soil is lower than the concentration of solutes in root cells,so water enters the roots by:

• A)Hydrostatic pressure
• B)Cohesion
• C)Adhesion
• D)Hydrolysis
• E)Osmosis

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