Generally speaking, fluids in plants are

A) pushed through phloem with a pressure gradient and pulled through xylem.
B) pushed through xylem with a pressure gradient and pulled through phloem.
C) pulled through both xylem and phloem.
D) actively pumped throughout the plant.


Answer: A

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