SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are transported in phloem-and by what process?
A
Sucrose, amino acids, minerals-actively by translocation
B
Sucrose, carbonic acids, hormones-actively by transpiration
C
Sucrose, amino acids, hormones-actively by translocation
D
Sucrose, amino acids, hormones-passively by translocation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Phloem transports sugars (sucrose) and amino acids dissolved in water.

Detailed explanation-2: -The materials like sucrose are transported by phloem sap. This flow of sap occurs in a specialised network of cells, called sieve elements. Phloem transports sucrose and amino acids up and down to the plant.

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