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Assertion : In phloem loading , food is ...

Assertion : In phloem loading , food is transported to sink.
Reason : Food is transported from source to sink.

A

Both the Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but Reason is true

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The correct Answer is:
D
In phloem loading, food is moved from its site of synthesis (source) to adjacent sieve elements. This loaded food is then transported to the site of consumption, i.e. sink.
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