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Apart from sugars, what other substances are transported by the phloem?
Apart from sugars, what other substances are transported by the phloem?
- Water
- Minerals
- Oxygen
- Amino acids and plant hormones (correct)
What is the main vascular tissue responsible for the transport of soluble products of photosynthesis?
What is the main vascular tissue responsible for the transport of soluble products of photosynthesis?
- Xylem
- Epidermis
- Cortex
- Phloem (correct)
How is material like sucrose transferred into the phloem tissue?
How is material like sucrose transferred into the phloem tissue?
- By active transport using sodium-potassium pump
- By passive diffusion
- By utilizing energy from ATP (correct)
- By facilitated diffusion
What is the main driving force for the movement of material in the phloem?
What is the main driving force for the movement of material in the phloem?
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What is the role of companion cells in the translocation of substances in phloem?
What is the role of companion cells in the translocation of substances in phloem?
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