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Phloem in leaves has higher hydrostatic pressure because:_______

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active uptake of sugar and other solutes, with a concomitant inflow of water.

Step-by-step explanation:

A high hydrostatic pressure is maintained in the collection phloem by the active uptake of sugar and other solutes, with a concomitant inflow of water. A lower pressure is maintained in the release phloem through solute unloading.

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