During photosynthesis in a leaf,sugars are loaded into the sieve tube by _____ followed by ______ to increase the pressure.

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Sugars are loaded into the sieve tube by active transport, which requires energy (ATP). This increases the solute concentration in the sieve tube, which in turn causes water to move in through osmosis, thus increasing the pressure inside the sieve tube.

During Photosynthesis in a Leaf,sugars Are Loaded into the Sieve