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What is the function of phloem in plants?

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Question: What is the function of phloem in plants?

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  1. Transport of water
  2. Transport of food
  3. Photosynthesis
  4. Storage of nutrients

Correct Answer: Transport of food

Solution:

Phloem is responsible for the transport of food, particularly the sugars produced during photosynthesis, from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

What is the function of phloem in plants?

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What is the function of phloem in plants?
  1. Transport of water
  2. Transport of food
  3. Photosynthesis
  4. Storage of nutrients

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the function of phloem in plants?
  • Step 1: Understand that plants make food through a process called photosynthesis, which happens mainly in the leaves.
  • Step 2: Know that the food made in the leaves is mostly in the form of sugars.
  • Step 3: Learn that phloem is a special tissue in plants that helps move this food (sugars) from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
  • Step 4: Realize that the other parts of the plant, like stems and roots, need this food to grow and stay healthy.
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