Question

Q5) Identify the following vascular tissue and state their functions.
(2
A
B
Name of the vascular Function of vascular
tissue
Tissue A
Tissue B​

Answer 1

A) Phloem

B) Xylem

Functions :

Phloem → • Composed of tubular inter-connected cells.

• Transports food synthesized in the leaves to various parts of the plant body.

Xylem → • Tubes formed from elongated cells.

• Transports water and minerals absorbed by the roots to leaves.

• Has thick cell walls and therefore provide support and strength to the plant.