18. Which of the following is NOT a factor in the movement of water into tissues?

A. active transport

B. salinaity gradient

C. fluid pressure

D. diffusion

E. osmotic gradient

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Biology

Karissa Hood

15 July, 12:35

18. Which of the following is NOT a factor in the movement of water into tissues?

A. active transport

B. salinaity gradient

C. fluid pressure

D. diffusion

E. osmotic gradient

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Shawn Matthews · Answer 1

Answer:D

Explanation:diffusion involved movement of molecules (gas,) from high concentration to low concentration without a semipermeable membrane. Whereas movement of water require active transport through specialized xylem tissues.

18. Which of the following is NOT a factor in the movement of water into tissues?A. active transportB. salinaity gradientC. fluid pressureD. diffusionE. osmotic gradient

18. Which of the following is NOT a factor in the movement of water into tissues?

A. active transport

B. salinaity gradient

C. fluid pressure

D. diffusion

E. osmotic gradient