Why Does Auxin Move Through the Plant Slower Than Sucrose

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why does auxin move through the plant slower than sucrose does?

• A) Auxin transport through phloem is slower than sucrose transport through parenchyma cells.
• B) Both auxin and sucrose are transported through phloem and parenchyma cells, but auxin is a bigger molecule and moves slower by diffusion.
• C) Auxin transport is active requires energy) while sucrose transport is passive.
• D) Auxin is transported by diffusion while cotransporters are involved in sucrose transport.
• E) Auxin transport through parenchyma cells is slower than sucrose transport through phloem.

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