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Radioactive tracer studies with 14C have...

Radioactive tracer studies with `14_C` have confirmed that

A

phloem transports organic nutrients

B

xylem transports organic nutrients

C

phloem transports inorganic nutrients

D

xylem transports inorganic nutrients

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