Transport integrationHardQuestion 10699
Question
Which statement is correct?
- APressure flow explains phloem, while cohesion-tension explains xylemCorrect
- BBoth xylem and phloem use the exact same mechanism
- CPhloem transport does not involve living cells at all
- DXylem is the main sugar-conducting tissue
Correct answer
Pressure flow explains phloem, while cohesion-tension explains xylem
Explanation
The two vascular tissues use distinct transport mechanisms.