Translocation of organic materials in plants is explained by:

Question

Translocation of organic materials in plants is explained by: (A) active transport (B) transpiration pull (C) inhibition theory (D) mass flow hypothesis

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Mass flow hypothesis was proposed by Munch (1931). According to this, food materials are translocated through phloem along concentration gradient between food materials (source) to the site of utilization (sink).

Q. Translocation of organic materials in plants is explained by:

active transport

transpiration pull

inhibition theory

mass flow hypothesis

Mass flow hypothesis was proposed by Munch (1931). According to this, food materials are translocated through phloem along concentration gradient between food materials (source) to the site of utilization (sink).