Sugar is translocated in phloem from a ______, an area of high sugar concentration, to a ______, an area of low sugar concentration.A) root; leafB) source; sinkC) sink; rootD) leaf; sourceE) sink; source

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Sugar is translocated in phloem from a ______, an area of high sugar concentration, to a ______, an area of low sugar concentration.A)  root; leafB)  source; sinkC)  sink; rootD)  leaf; sourceE)  sink; source

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Sugar is translocated in plants from a source, where it is produced or stored (such as leaves), to a sink, where it is used or stored (such as roots, fruits, or young shoots).

Sugar is translocated in phloem from a , an area of high sugar concentration, to a , an area of low sugar concentration.

A) root; leaf
B) source; sink
C) sink; root
D) leaf; source
E) sink; source

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