Question

The phloem in plants are responsible for

a) transport of water
b) transport of food
c) transport of amino acid
d) transport of oxygen​

Answer 1

The correct option is b) transport of food

Explanation:

• The plants comprise of two main vascular systems: the phloem vascular system and the xylem vascular system.

• The phloem vascular system is involved in the transportation of food from the leaves to all other parts of the plant.

• The xylem vascular system is involved in the transportation of water from the roots to all other parts of the plant.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is b) transport of food.

Explanation:

Phloem transports food materials, usually from leaves to other parts of the plant. Phloem is a vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of food synthesized by the leaves. It is fully developed in gymnosperm and angiosperm.

So, the correct answer is option B.