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Transport in Plants: Source-sink MCQ

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Source-sinkMediumQuestion 10689

Question

A young leaf generally behaves as a sink because it:

  1. A
    Imports sugars for growth
    Correct
  2. B
    Exports maximum sucrose immediately
  3. C
    Conducts only water
  4. D
    Lacks living cells

Correct answer

Imports sugars for growth

Explanation

Young leaves need imported assimilates until they mature.

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