By many evidences, it can be known that the downward movement of food takes place through
A
Phloem
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B
Xylem
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C
Collenchyma
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D
Sclerenchyma
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Solution
The correct option is A Phloem Movement of food takes place through phloem tissue. This can be demonstrated through ringing experiment in which, if ring of vascular tissue including phloem is removed in a dicot tree. The plant parts located below the point of ringing will die because these parts do not get food.