WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which vascular tissue in plants is responsible for the transport of food from the leaves to other parts of the plant?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Xylem
  2. Phloem
  3. Epidermis
  4. Cortex

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Phloem

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Phloem šŸ“š Explanation: Phloem is the living tissue in vascular plants that carries organic nutrients (photosynthates), particularly sucrose, to all parts of the plant where they are needed. This process is called translocation. While Xylem transports water and minerals upwards from the roots, Phloem can move food in both upward and downward directions.