Question

The product of photosynthesis is transported from source of production to the storage organs through

• A. Palisade tissue
• B. Phloem tissue
• C. Spongy tissue
• D. Xylem tissue

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Phloem tissue

The products of photosynthesis are called as photosynthates; they are usually in the form of simple sugars, such as sucrose. Sources are the structures that produce photosynthates for the growing plant. The sugars produced in the sources, such as leaves, must be delivered to growing parts of the plant. These sugars are transported through the plant via the phloem in a process called as translocation. The points of sugar delivery, such as roots, young shoots and developing seeds, are called as sinks.

So, the correct answer is option B.