Which of these situations regarding phloem sources and sinks is not correct?

A. During autumn, deciduous tree roots would be a sink.
B. Young leaves are sinks.
C. The root of a carrot plant is a source.
D. In a seedling, the cotyledons would be sources.
E. A growing pumpkin is a sink.


Answer: B

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