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JIPMER 2010
Exam
JIPMER
Year
2010
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Transport in Plants

JIPMER 2010 · Botany · Transport in Plants

In which form does the food transported in plants?

In which form does the food transported in plants?

Options

  1. ASucrose
  2. BFructose
  3. CGlucose
  4. DLactose

Correct answer

A. Sucrose

Step-by-step solution

Translocation is the movement of organic nutrients (ie, food) from the region of source or supply to the region of sink or utilisation. Translocation of food occurs through phloem. This organic food is translocated in the form of sucrose, a disaccharide, which is relatively inactive and highly soluble sugar.
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