Question

Carbohydrate used in translocation in angiosperms is

• A. Ribose
• B. Glucose
• C. Sucrose
• D. Fructose

Answer 1

The correct option is C Sucrose

Translocation is the movement of solutes from the leaf to various parts of the body. Sucrose is actively participated from the sources to the sink. As the sucrose moves down from the source the water potential decreases and thus water from the xylem enters the phloem. Plants uses the sucrose as a mode of transfer as it is easily soluble in water.

So, the correct answer is option C.