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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