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How does the movement of water in the xylem contributes to bulk flow in the phloem?​

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Answer:

The bulk flow in the xylem occurs via a negative fluid pressure due to transpiration, while the bulk flow in the phloem occurs via hydrostatic pressure created by the sap present on the end of sieve tube.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reason is that the increased solute concentration causes water to move by osmosis from the xylem into the phloem.

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