Question

Food movements in plants take place in

• A. Upward directions
• B. Downward direction
• C. Both upward and downward directions
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both upward and downward directions

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

In plants, food is synthesized in the leaves, the photosynthetic site of the plants. The major component of food synthesized is sucrose or glucose molecule, which is used to create energy by all the cells and tissues for their cellular functions.

1. Phloem is the vascular tissue that is used in the translocation of food molecules from the leaves to various tissues and organs.
2. The movement of food molecules is towards both the direction upwards toward the tip or apical part of the stem and downwards towards roots.
3. This helps in providing nutrients and energy to all cells, tissues, and organs.

Food movements in plants take place in both upward and downward directions.