Question

Translocation of food is:

• A. Unidirectional
• B. Omnidirectional
• C. Bidirectional
• D. Multidirectional

Answer 1

The correct option is C Bidirectional

• The translocation of water and minerals in the xylary elements is always unidirectional, i.e., in the upward direction, from roots to aerial parts.
• The driving force for transport in xylary elements is transpiration.
• The translocation of organic solutes in phloem is bidirectional.
• The transport of prepared food is from source to sink.
• Wherever sugars are present in higher concentrations, from there, sugars will be transported to a region, where sugars are required or need to be stored.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.