Which statement best explains the difference between source and sink in phloem transport?
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Correct answer: A source loads sugars into phloem, while a sink receives or stores sugars
A source is a region that supplies sugars to the phloem, such as a mature photosynthetic leaf. A sink is a region that uses or stores sugars, such as a growing root, fruit, or developing seed.
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