Why is the transport of organic food through phloem bidirectional?

  • A
    Roots serve as source while leaves are the sink region
  • B
    Source and sink region are irreversible
  • C
    The relationship between the two regions (source and sink) is variable and is dependent on season and plant needs
  • D
    Translocation of organic solute is regulated by energy

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