Question

The chief sinks for the mineral elements are__________.

• A. Apical and lateral meristems
• B. Young leaves and storage organs
• C. Developing flowers, fruit and seeds
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of these

Growing regions of the plant such as the apical and lateral meristems, young leaves, developing flowers, fruits and seeds and storage organs are the chief sinks for the mineral elements since they need more resources to grow.