Which of the following statements regarding transport in plants is incorrect?

  • A
    Plants need to move molecules over much longer distances than animals.
  • B
    Plants possess a complex transport system.
  • C
    Water absorbed by the roots reaches all parts of the plant,including the growing tips of the stem.
  • D
    Products of photosynthesis produced by leaves reach all parts of the plant,including the root tips deep in the soil.

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