Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Biology

Question:

Which of the following material is transferred into phloem tissue using energy from ATP ?

Options:

Maltose 

Glucose 

Lactose 

Sucrose 

Correct Answer:

Sucrose 

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) –Sucrose

Unlike transport in xylem which can be largely explained by simple physical forces, the translocation in phloem is achieved by utilising energy. Material like sucrose is transferred into phloem tissue using energy from ATP. This increases the osmotic pressure of the tissue causing water to move into it. This pressure moves the material in the phloem to tissues which have less pressure. This allows the phloem to move material according to the plant’s needs. For example, in the spring, sugar stored in root or stem tissue would be transported to the buds which need energy to grow .