Which of the following statements is most likely true?
(a) Water is transported actively against a concentration gradient by diffusion
(b) Water flows into the direction of the lowest water potential
(c) Active transport is ATP-independent
(d) Osmosis requires impermeable membranes
(e) Tracheids in the phloem facilitate active transport of water
Ans: (b) Water flows into the direction of the lowest water potential
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