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← Nature & AnimalsWhich consequence develops when phloem overshadows xylem within trees?
A)Decreased root water absorption rate
B)Reduced leaf surface photosynthesis rate
C)Increased risk of xylem cavitation✓
D)Enhanced osmotic gradient formation rate
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Reduced water transport causes increased risk of xylem cavitation because higher tension in xylem necessitates bubble formation, therefore, interrupting the water column rather than maintaining optimal efficiency, because the plant cannot hydrate tissues well.
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