Question 36
Transport in PlantsThe graphs below show the results of experiments which investigated the effect of temperature and oxygen on the rate of uptake of certain ions labelled X and Y by a plant root. Use them to answer questions 36 and 37
Which of the following conclusions cannot be drawn from the graphs?

- A.Ion is taken up more rapidly at suitable temperature
- B.Suitable oxygen concentration increases ion uptake
- C.Ion uptake requires energy from aerobic respiration of sugar
- D.Ion uptake occurs most rapidly in adequate supply of respiratory substrate
- E.The quantity of ions absorbed is inversely proportional to the quantity of carbohydrate (sugar) synthesised
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (The quantity of ions absorbed is inversely proportional to the quantity of carbohydrate (sugar) synthesised)
Explanation
The graphs link ion uptake to temperature, oxygen and sugar used in respiration; they show nothing about sugar being synthesised.