Question

What happens if xylem and phloem did not occur in a plant?

Answer 1

Xylem:

1. It is a complex plant tissue that transports water and other nutrients to the plants.
2. It is deep within the plant, in the center of the vascular bundle.
3. It only carries minerals and water from the roots while also providing mechanical support.

Phloem:

1. It is living tissue that transports food and other organic things.
2. It is found on the vascular bundle's outer edge.
3. It carries food resources prepared by the plant's green portions to other areas of the plant.

If both xylem and phloem are absent in the plant:

1. If a plant's Xylem is removed, the plant will be unable to carry water to its leaves, interfering with activities such as photosynthesis, transpiration, and growth.
2. Phloem benefits the plant by transporting sugar, amino acids, and other nutrients from the roots to the leaves, stem, and other plant parts.
3. If the phloem is eliminated, there will be no transfer of chemicals and plants will not receive the necessary nutrients to carry out their processes.
4. The plant will first wilt and then die.