Why Is Osmosis Sufficient to Draw Water from the Xylem

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Essay

Why is osmosis sufficient to draw water from the xylem into the sieve tubes at source cells?

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Definitions:

Desert Environment

An ecosystem characterized by low rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation adapted to arid conditions.

Desert Environment

A biome characterized by very little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation, making it a challenging habitat for life.

Photosynthetic Mode

A method by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

CAM

A type of photosynthesis (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) adapted by some plants to minimize water loss in arid conditions by fixing CO2 at night.