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Author Question: Which of the following statements about xylem is incorrect? A) It conducts mater (Read 610 times)

Hungry!

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on: Aug 13, 2013
Which of the following statements about xylem is incorrect?
A) It conducts material from root tips to leaves.
B) The conducting cells are part of the apoplast.
C) It transports mainly sugars and amino acids.
D) It typically has a lower water potential than is found in soil.
E) No energy input is required for transport.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 31, 2013
Pick C, i got it right :P


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Reply #2 on: Jun 23, 2014
Awesome! Thank you ;D


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