NEET Biology question

BiologyTransport in PlantsNEET

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A few drops of sap were collected by cutting across a plant stem by a suitable method. The sap was tested chemically. Which one of the following test results indicates that it is phloem sap?

Answer: (B)

Solution

Phloem sap is typically slightly alkaline (pH around 8), in contrast to xylem sap, which tends to be more acidic/neutral and dilute.

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