6 Questions
Phloem sap moves through the plant by osmosis.
False
Sucrose is transported in plants in the form of glucose.
False
The pressure difference in xylem tissue is due to a water potential gradient.
True
Energy is required to create pressure differences in phloem tissue.
True
Sucrose is actively loaded into sieve elements at the sink.
False
Water potential gradient in phloem tissue is generated by active loading of glucose.
False
Test your knowledge on how carbohydrates are transported in plants, specifically focusing on the advantages of transporting sucrose. Learn about the efficiency of energy transfer and storage in sucrose compared to glucose.
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