Which of These Situations Regarding Phloem Sources and Sinks Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of these situations regarding phloem sources and sinks is not correct?

• A)The seeds in a developing fruit are a strong sink.
• B)The shoot tip and young leaves are strong sources for the leaves below.
• C)Potentially,sugars could be transported from any part of a plant to any other part.
• D)In a seedling,the cotyledons would be strong sources.
• E)During autumn,one of the strongest sinks is the storage tissue in the roots.

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