Which of the following statements about the 'Mass Flow Hypothesis' is correct?
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Correct answer: Substances move in bulk due to pressure differences
Mass flow (or bulk flow) is the movement of substances in bulk from 'source' to 'sink' as a result of pressure differences. Unlike simple diffusion, all substances (solutes and solvent) move at the same speed.
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