Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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The pressure-flow model of phloem transport states that
a. phloem content always flows from the leaves to the root.
b. phloem content always flows from the root to the leaves.
c. water flow takes sucrose from a source to a sink.
d. water pressure creates a flow of water toward the source.
e. Both c and d are correct.
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