Question

A girdled tree may survive for some time but it will surely die because of

• A. Water will not move upwards
• B. Water will not move downwards
• C. Sugars and other organic materials will not move downwards
• D. Sugars and other organic materials will not move upwards.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Sugars and other organic materials will not move downwards

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Sugars and other organic materials will not move downwards because sugar is produced by leaves and then transferred through the phloem.
2. But if the phloem is not there the leaves will not be able to reach the lower part of the plant and will die eventually.

Final Answer- A girdled tree may survive for some time but it will surely die because sugars and other organic materials will not move downwards.