Question

Name the following:

The common name of xylem and the phloem.

Answer 1

Xylem and phloem

1. Xylem and phloem are called the vascular tissues of the plant.
2. Xylem is associated with the transport of water and minerals from the roots to another part of the plant.
3. Phloem is associated with the transport of food from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
4. A major part of a mature plant is formed up of xylem and is commonly called wood.
5. Phloem is commonly called bast.

Final answer

The common name of xylem is wood and the phloem is bast.