Mechanism of Transport in Plants: Uptake of Water and Minerals
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How is food transport demonstrated to occur through the phloem?

  • By removing the xylem ring and observing translocation of water
  • By measuring the metabolic activity of phloem cells
  • By observing the movement of ions against a concentration gradient
  • By conducting the girdling experiment and observing swelling in the upper part of the plant (correct)
  • What is the main role of the phloem in plants?

  • To conduct photosynthesis in the plant
  • To transport water from roots to leaves
  • To transport food from leaves to other parts of the plant (correct)
  • To store excess nutrients in the stem
  • Why does the accumulation of food materials cause swelling in the upper girdle in the girdling experiment?

  • Because of excessive ion concentration in the phloem
  • Because of increased metabolic activity of the phloem cells
  • Due to translocation of water from the roots
  • As a result of translocated sugars from the photosynthesizing leaf (correct)
  • Which vessels are most affected by the ringing or girdling experiment?

    <p>Phloem vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of aphids in relation to phloem sap?

    <p>To feed on phloem sap using their mouthparts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does translocation differ from photosynthesis in plants?

    <p>Translocation involves movement of food, while photosynthesis involves production of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of energy used by living phloem cells for active transport?

    <p>Energy obtained through metabolic processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ring of bark removed Xylem -Water- tissue' is associated with which aspect in plant biology?

    <p>'Girdling' experiment for food transport demonstration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Translocation in plants' primarily refers to:

    <p>'Shift or transport of food within a plant'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be observed after soaking a plant with removed bark (girdled) in a beaker of water for several days?

    <p>Swelling mainly in upper part due to accumulation of food materials like sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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