Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement About Sugar

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct statement about sugar movement in phloem?

• A) Diffusion can account for the observed rates of transport.
• B) Movement can occur both upward and downward in the plant.
• C) Sugar is translocated from sinks to sources.
• D) Only phloem cells with nuclei can perform sugar movement.

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