5 Questions
Apart from sugars, what other substances are transported by the phloem?
Amino acids and plant hormones
What is the main vascular tissue responsible for the transport of soluble products of photosynthesis?
Phloem
How is material like sucrose transferred into the phloem tissue?
By utilizing energy from ATP
What is the main driving force for the movement of material in the phloem?
Osmotic pressure
What is the role of companion cells in the translocation of substances in phloem?
They help in maintaining the osmotic pressure in the sieve-tubes
Test your knowledge of plant biology with this quiz on the transport of food and other substances in plants. Explore the process of translocation in the phloem, which involves the movement of soluble products of photosynthesis, amino acids, and plant hormones to different parts of the plant. See how much you know about this essential aspect of plant physiology.
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