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Q: Which of the following statements about phloem transport is correct?
  • A. Phloem transport occurs unidirectionally
  • B. Sugar is transported in phloem as non-reducing sugar
  • C. Ca+ is the most abundant cation in phloem sap
  • D. Gravity influences phloem transport
Correct Answer: Option B - Phloem, also called best tissue in plants that conduct food made in the leaves to all other parts of the plant. Phloem are present in leaves, stem and root. By the phloem, sugar is transported in tissue as non reducing sugar. The term was introduced by Carl Nageli in 1858.
B. Phloem, also called best tissue in plants that conduct food made in the leaves to all other parts of the plant. Phloem are present in leaves, stem and root. By the phloem, sugar is transported in tissue as non reducing sugar. The term was introduced by Carl Nageli in 1858.

Explanations:

Phloem, also called best tissue in plants that conduct food made in the leaves to all other parts of the plant. Phloem are present in leaves, stem and root. By the phloem, sugar is transported in tissue as non reducing sugar. The term was introduced by Carl Nageli in 1858.