Question

The movement of food in phloem is called:

• A. transpiration
• B. translocation
• C. respiration

Answer 1

The correct option is B

translocation

The correct answer is Option B.

Explanation of the correct answer:

1. The transport of food from leaves to different parts of a plant is called translocation.
2. It takes place with the help of a complex permanent conducting tissue called phloem.
3. Phloem transports glucose, amino acids, and other substances from leaves to roots, shoots, fruits, and seeds.
4. Its two components namely the sieve tube and companion cells help in the bidirectional transport of food.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A: Transpiration is the evaporation of water during the day through the stomata, lenticels, and the general surface of the plant.

Option C: Respiration refers to the oxidative breakdown of substrates for the release of energy.

Final Answer: the movement of food in phloem is called translocation.