Question

Food moves through xylem and water through phloem in plants.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

Xylem and phloem are the two types of complex permanent tissue in plants. Xylem is mostly made up of dead tissue and is responsible for the transportation of water and minerals from the roots to different plant parts. Phloem is responsible for the transportation of food prepared in the leaves to different parts of the plant body.