Transport in the Xylem Is Driven by

question 30

Multiple Choice

Transport in the xylem is driven by

• A) ATP hydrolysis.
• B) root pressure.
• C) guttation.
• D) the evaporation of water from leaves.
• E) the cohesion of water.

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Definitions:

Blood-Brain Barrier

A protective mechanism that controls the passage of substances from the bloodstream into the brain tissue.

Central Nervous System

The complex network of the brain and spinal cord that serves as the primary processing center for nervous system activity and coordination.

Peripheral Nervous System

The division of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including sensory and motor neurons.

White Matter

The part of the brain and spinal cord composed of myelinated nerve fibers that facilitates communication between different brain regions and between the brain and spinal cord.