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The root of beet acts as:

Correct answer: D. Source and sink both

  • A. Source
  • B. Sink
  • C. Producer
  • D. Source and sink both

Explanation

Answer is "Source and sink both"Root of beet acts as source and sink both. In certain cases, a plant organ can act as both a source and a sink depending on the metabolic needs of the plant at a given time. This means that the root of a beet plant can both produce and release carbohydrates (source) and also absorb and store carbohydrates (sink) depending on the plant's requirements.

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