Q14 / 164 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Transport in Plants

Phloem sap is mainly composed of

  • Correct answer
    A
    Water & sucrose
  • B
    Water and minerals
  • C
    Sucrose and minerals
  • D
    Minerals and hormones

Solution

Phloem sap is a complex mixture of organic and inorganic substances. Sucrose is the main sugar in phloem sap and its concentration varies between species. Other sugars such as hexoses (e.g., glucose and fructose), raffinose-oligosaccharides, and polyols (mannitol and sorbitol) are also found in phloem sap.

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

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