Physics · Biophysics
A researcher treated pea leaves with p-chloromercuribenzene sulfonic acid (PCMBS), which selectively inactivates plasma membrane sucrose transporters. It was observed that phloem loading of sucrose was inhibited. Which of the following interpretations is correct?
- 1Photosynthesis rate is reduced
- 2Both symplastic and apoplastic loadings are eliminated
- 3Apoplastic loading is eliminated✓
- 4Symplastic loading is eliminated
Correct answer
Apoplastic loading is eliminated
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