Question

Which of the following is not correct regarding translocation of food in plants?

• A. In food transport, the source-sink relationship is variable depending on the season or the plants need.
• B. Phloem sap consists of mainly water and sucrose, but other sugars, hormones and amino acids are also translocated through the phloem.
• C. In sugar utilising sink cells, the osmotic pressure must be very high so that they can get water along with sugar from the phloem.
• D. Active transport is required for the process of load ing and unloading of sugar.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) In sugar utilising sink cells, the osmotic pressure must be very high so that they can get water along with sugar from the phloem.