Phloem transport of sucrose is often described as going from source to sink. Which of the following would not normally function as a sink?

A) growing leaf
B) growing root
C) storage organ in summer
D) mature leaf
E) shoot tip


Answer: D) mature leaf

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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