Question

The food materials are translocated in the plants through

• A. Xylem
• B. Phloem
• C. Epidermis
• D. Parenchyma

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Phloem

Final ANSWERThe correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

Phloem

1. Phloem is one of the vascular tissue found in vascular plants.
2. These tissues help in the transportation of food molecules.
3. The transportation of food molecules is called translocation in plants.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A. Xylem is also vascular tissue. It is involved in the transportation of water and minerals.

Option C. Epidermis is the outer skin of plants and animals. It has no role in the translocation of food materials in plants.

Option D. Parenchyma is the ground tissue where photosynthesis and other process takes place.

Final Answer: The food materials are translocated in the plants through the phloem.