How is the translocation of water, minerals, and food achieved in higher plants?

How is the translocation of water, minerals, and food achieved in higher plants?
  1. By diffusion
  2. By pressure differences
  3. By osmosis
  4. All of the above

Solution

The translocation of water, minerals, and food in higher plants is achieved by a mass flow system – movement of substance in bulk from one point to another as a result of pressure differences between the two points. This process is not achieved by diffusion or osmosis.

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