Which statement is true regarding the similarities and differences between xylem and phloem?
A) Both rely on active transport.
B) Phloem relies on living cells to transport materials, whereas xylem does not.
C) Phloem relies on a negative pressure potential to pull sucrose in the same way that xylem relies on negative pressure potential to pull water.
D) Both rely on transpiration from leaves to propel fluid.
E) Only xylem relies on selective transport.
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