Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 34 - Transport in Plants - 34.4 - Solutes Are Transported in the Phloem - 34.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 747: 1

Answer

A source refers to a body part of a plant that produces more sugars than it requires, usually as the result of photosynthesis. A sink is a plant organ that consumes sugars for growth and storage while producing little or none.

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A source refers to a body part of a plant that produces more sugars than it requires, usually as the result of photosynthesis. A sink is a plant organ that consumes sugars for growth and storage while producing little or none.
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