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Why the transported form of sugar is sucrose ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Photosynthesis in Leaves**: - The process of photosynthesis occurs in the leaves of plants, where glucose is produced as a primary product. - During this process, sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water are used to synthesize glucose. 2. **Conversion to Sucrose**: - After glucose is produced, it is converted into sucrose for transport. ...
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  • Why sugars are transported in the form of sucrose in phloem ?

    A
    It is inactive and highly soluble
    B
    It is active
    C
    It yields high ATP
    D
    It is lighter in weight
  • Vein loading is the active transport of sugars from

    A
    Mesophyll cells to vessels
    B
    Vessels to mesophyll cells
    C
    Mesophyll cells to sieve tubes
    D
    Sieve tubes to mesophyll cellls
  • I. Phloem sap can be transported in any required direction II. Phloem transports mainly water and sucrose but other sugars, hormones and amino acids are also transported III. Cytoplasmic strands pass through the holes in the sieve plate forming continuous filaments IV. Ascent of sap is a pulling movement and translocation of organic solutes is a pushing movement

    A
    All are correct
    B
    All are incorrect
    C
    I,II, III are correct
    D
    III and IV are correct
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