What happens to osmotic pressure as sugars are removed from the phloem?

What happens to osmotic pressure as sugars are removed from the phloem?
  1. Increases
  2. Decreases
  3. Remains the same
  4. Builds up

Solution

As sugars are removed from the phloem, the osmotic pressure decreases, causing water to move out of the phloem.

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