Food is ___ transported through the phloem to all parts of the plant.
A
lignin
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B
bi-directionally
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C
horizontally
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D
downwardly
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Solution
The correct option is B
bi-directionally
Phloem, unlike the Xylem, is a living tissue. It consists of living cells known as sieve tubes. these sieve tubes carry the food produced bi-directionally to all parts of the plant including its roots as well.