Question

Flow in xylem is bi-directional.

• A. Organic and mineral nutrients undergo multi-directional transport.
• B. Organic compounds synthesized in the leaves are transported to storage organs only.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Organic compounds synthesized in the leaves are transported to storage organs only.

Plants have a transport system to move things around. The xylem moves water and solutes, from the roots to the leaves in a process known as transpiration and its flow is unidirectional. The phloem moves glucose and amino acids from the leaves all around the plant, in a process known as translocation and its flow is bidirectional.