Unloading of minerals occur at

Options

(a) apical meristem
(b) fine vein ending
(c) fruits
(d) apical meristem & fine vein ending & fruits

Correct Answer:

apical meristem & fine vein ending & fruits

Explanation:

The chief sinks for the mineral elements are the growing regions of the plant, such as the apical and lateral meristems, young leaves, developing flowers, fruits and seeds, and the storage organs. Unloading of mineral ions occurs at the fine vein endings through diffusion and active uptake by these cells.