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In part A of a plant, sugars are actively transported into the phloem tissue. In par B, sugar are actively transported out of the phloem. Which way will the phloem sap move under these conditions?

A

From A to B.

B

From B to A.

C

First from A to B, then, once the pressure builds up, from B to A.

D

First from B to A, then, once the pressure builds up, from A to B.

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