Phloem is the tissue in plants that help in organic translocation.

Xylem

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Epidermis

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A
Xylem

Phloem is a vascular tissue that helps in transportation of sugars and other organic substances from leaves to various plant parts. They transport food in both directions. The tranportation of food, also known as translocation, is an active process i.e., it occurs with the expenditure of energy (ATP).

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Which tissue in plants help in organic translocation?

(a) What is transpiration ?
(b) What do you mean by 'translocation' with respect to transport in plants ?
(c) Which plant tissue is involved in translocation : xylem or phloem ?

Name the tissue in plants that is involved in the transportation of food (Xylem/ Phloem).

Identify the tissue system from among the following.

(a) Parenchyma

(b) Xylem

(d) Phloem

Q. Phloem tissue helps in transfer of food to different parts of plant and Xylem tissue helps in transfer of water and minerals to different parts of the plant.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program