Q. Starch is insoluble in water but still it is stored in large quantity in potato because

  • (A) soil microorganisms deposit it in the tuber.
  • (B) it is synthesized in potato root.
  • (C) it is translocated in the form of sugar from
  • (D) it is useful for human.
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) it is translocated in the form of sugar from
Explanation:

Plants produce glucose in the leaves through photosynthesis.
This glucose is converted into sucrose, which is transported through the phloem to storage organs like potato tubers.
In the potato tuber, the sucrose is converted into starch and stored.

Explanation by: Team MCQ Buddy

Plants produce glucose in the leaves through photosynthesis.
This glucose is converted into sucrose, which is transported through the phloem to storage organs like potato tubers.
In the potato tuber, the sucrose is converted into starch and stored.

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