PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
TRANSPORT IN PLANT
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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: -Thus, the correct answer is ‘From leaves to roots’.
Detailed explanation-3: -The movement of fluid in the phloem, a process called translocation, can occur in any direction, up or down the plant. However, the fluid typically flows from source cells to sink cells.
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