PLANTS
TRANSPORT IN PLANTS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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In which direction does food travel in a plant?
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all directions
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sideways only
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downwards only
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upwards only
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The transportation of food in plants through phloem is bidirectional i.e., in both upward and downward directions.
Detailed explanation-2: -The transportation occurs in the direction of the source to sink. Transport of organic solutes from one part of the plant to the other through phloem sieve tubes is called translocation of organic solvents.
Detailed explanation-3: -The water and minerals are transported in plants by two types of conducting tissues: Xylem. Phloem.
Detailed explanation-4: -Thus, the correct answer is ‘From leaves to roots’.
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