Question

    What is the primary function of phloem in

    plants?
    A Transport of water Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Transport of oxygen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Transport of amino acids Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Transport of food Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Phloem plays a crucial role in the transport of food substances (mainly sugars like sucrose) produced by photosynthetic areas of plants to storage organs like roots, bulbs, or tubers, and to non-photosynthetic parts like stems and leaves, facilitating growth and development throughout the plant.

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