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A-LevelBiologyTransport in plants9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q281 Mark

Which feature of transport in plants is correct for xylem and phloem?

AIt is passive.
BIt occurs by mass flow.
CIt occurs from source to sink.
DIt occurs only in one direction.

✓ Correct answer

B: It occurs by mass flow.

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Transport in plants, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 28.

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