What type of cells are responsible for the transport of nutrients in plants?

Practice Questions

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What type of cells are responsible for the transport of nutrients in plants?
  1. Xylem
  2. Phloem
  3. Parenchyma
  4. Collenchyma

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of cells are responsible for the transport of nutrients in plants?
Correct Answer: Phloem cells
  • Step 1: Understand that plants need to transport nutrients to grow and survive.
  • Step 2: Learn that there are different types of cells in plants that help with this transport.
  • Step 3: Identify that phloem cells are specifically responsible for moving nutrients.
  • Step 4: Recognize that the main nutrient transported by phloem is sugar, which is produced during photosynthesis.
  • Step 5: Conclude that phloem cells distribute these sugars to various parts of the plant.
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