How do short-distance transport and long-distance transport occur in plants?
$I -$ By diffusion
$II -$ By translocation (xylem and phloem)
$III -$ By active transport of cytoplasmic streaming
Select the correct combination for short-distance transport and long-distance transport respectively.

  • A
    $I, III$ and $II$
  • B
    $II$ and $I, III$
  • C
    $I$ and $II, III$
  • D
    $II, III$ and $I$

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