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Mass Flow Hypothesis

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Bulk flow is achieved due to a positive hydrostatic pressure gradient in _and negative hydrostatic pressure gradient in _ respectively.

A

Xylem and phloem

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B

Phloem and xylem

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C

Root xylem and leaf xylem

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D

Leaf phloem and root phloem

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Solution

The correct option is B
Phloem and xylem

Bulk flow occurs due to positive hydrostatic pressure gradient in phloem and organic solutes are pushed. In xylem, water along with inorganic solutes are pulled by the negative hydrostatic pressure gradient created by the transpirational loss of water from the leaves.

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