Question

The conducting tissues of the plant are

• A. Xylem
• B. Phloem
• C. Both xylem and phloem
• D. Sclerenchyma

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both xylem and phloem

Xylem and phloem are specialized tissues found in vascular plants for transportation of water and prepared food respectively. Both the tissues are fundamentally different because of the different mechanisms involved in the transportation of water and sugars. Water transport does not require living cells and is basically a physical phenomenon. Sugar transport is a physiological process and requires living cells.

So, the correct answer is option C.