In summer, when plant roots are converting sugar to store as starch, the root is the sugar___________ and the leaves are the sugar ___________.

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In summer, when plant roots are converting sugar to store as starch, the root acts as a sink because it is where the sugar is being directed and stored. The leaves act as a source because they are where photosynthesis occurs, producing the sugar that is then transported to other parts of the plant like the roots.

In Summer, When Plant Roots Are Converting Sugar to Store