Question

Phloem tissues in plants are responsible for

• A. Transportation of water
• B. Transportation of food
• C. Transportation of amino acids
• D. Transportation of oxygen

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Transportation of food

Phloem transports food materials, usually from leaves to other parts of the plant. Phloem is a vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of food synthesized by the leaves. It is fully developed in gymnosperm and angiosperm.

So, the correct answer is option B.