Water flows into the source end of a sieve tube because _____

A) sucrose has diffused into the sieve tube, making it hypotonic
B) sucrose has been actively transported into the sieve tube, making it hypertonic
C) water pressure outside the sieve tube forces in water
D) the companion cell of a sieve tube actively pumps in water
E) sucrose has been transported out of the sieve tube by active transport


Answer: B

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