SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not true of loading phloem sieve tubes?
A
co-transporter proteins move protons outside the cell
B
pump proteins move protons by active transport
C
sucrose is moved into the cell by co-transport
D
energy in a proton gradient is used to move sucrose into the cell
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pollen is not transferred within the plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -So the correct answer is ‘As hydrostatic pressure in phloem sieve tubes increases, pressure flow stops and sap accumulates in phloem’.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Phloem transports photosynthetic products. Phloem is a living tissue in vascular plants that conducts the soluble organic compounds synthesized downwards from the leaves during photosynthesis.

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