Biology for IGCSE & O level - Transport In Plants (Section 4 - No. 32)
Which of the following correctly describes the function of xylem and phloem?
Xylem transports sugars, and phloem transports water.
Xylem transports water and minerals, and phloem transports sugars.
Xylem transports amino acids, and phloem transports water.
Xylem transports sugars and phloem transports water and minerals.
Explanation
Xylem is responsible for the transport of water and mineral ions, while phloem transports sugars (sucrose) and other products of photosynthesis.
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