Which of the following statements about sources and sinks in assimilate movement is FALSE?
A) A plant part unable to meet its nutritional needs functions as a sink.
B) In seedlings, the cotyledons commonly act as the major sinks.
C) In mature plants, the upper leaves commonly act as sources for the shoot apex.
D) In mature plants, the lower leaves commonly act as sources for the roots.
E) Developing fruits are highly competitive sinks.
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