Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9781260259049
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 23.3, Problem 2MC
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The pressure flow theory of phloem transport.

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Carbohydrate produced by photosynthesis in the leaves, need to be transported to different parts of plants. Glucose is converted to sucrose for transport, and carried by phloem to parts of the plant. Pressure flow theory is based on flow of sugar from source to sink.

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