NEET Biology ยท Medium

Transport in Plants: Phloem loading MCQ

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Phloem loadingMediumQuestion 10683

Question

Active loading of sucrose into phloem causes water to enter from:

  1. A
    Xylem
    Correct
  2. B
    Atmosphere
  3. C
    Root hairs
  4. D
    Hydathodes

Correct answer

Xylem

Explanation

Water enters osmotically when sucrose loading increases phloem solute concentration.