Question

When a plant undergoes senescence, the nutrients may be

• A. None of the above
• B. translocated
  
• C. withdrawn
  
• D. accumulated
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B translocated


Plant senescence

Senescence is defined as the process of aging which entails the death of tissues and finally the entire plant body. The nutrients from the dying part of the plant are mobilised (translocated) to the growing part of the plant.


Final answer: c. translocated.