Q25 / 180 · JIPMER 2017 · Botany

Munch hypothesis is based on

  • A
    translocation of food due to Turgor Pressure (TP) gradient and imbibition force
  • Correct answer
    B
    translocation of food due to Turgor Pressure (TP) gradient
  • C
    translocation of food due to imbition force
  • D
    None of the above

Solution

Munch hypothesis is based on the movement of phloem sap along a turgor pressure gradient. The mass flow of organic solutes takes place from the site of higher concentration, (source) to the site of lower concentration (sink).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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