Transport linksHardQuestion 10717
Question
Which statement is correct?
- AXylem and phloem use different mechanisms suited to different transported substancesCorrect
- BBoth are dead and passive
- CBoth depend only on root pressure
- DNeither depends on gradients
Correct answer
Xylem and phloem use different mechanisms suited to different transported substances
Explanation
Water and food transport differ in tissue type and driving force.