NEET Biology ยท Medium

Transport in Plants: Hydraulic flow MCQ

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Hydraulic flowMediumQuestion 10638

Question

Water flow from soil to root to xylem is best seen as:

  1. A
    Movement along a water potential gradient
    Correct
  2. B
    Only diffusion of ions
  3. C
    Mass flow of phloem sap
  4. D
    Respiratory movement

Correct answer

Movement along a water potential gradient

Explanation

Water moves continuously from higher to lower water potential.