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Which of the following is not a sink for transfer of mineral elements?(a) Seeds(b) Lateral meristems(c) Leaves(d) Developing fruitsI have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.The origin of the question is Transport of Mineral Nutrients topic in portion Transport in Plants of Biology – Class 11

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The correct CHOICE is (C) Leaves

The EXPLANATION: As leaves obtain minerals from soil directly, therefore, acts as a source for MOVEMENT of minerals. Seeds, apical and lateral MERISTEMS and developing fruits and flowers act as sink for mineral elements.



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