Question 59
MediumOriginal questionSugar made in the leaves is carried to the roots, fruits and other parts of the plant by the
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Phloem carries dissolved food (mainly sucrose) from where it is made to where it is used or stored. This is called translocation.
Unlike xylem, phloem can carry material both up and down.
Worth noting
A way to remember: xylem for water, phloem for food.
- Concept
- Phloem and translocation
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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