Question

The materials transported by phloem are-

• A. Salts and Water
• B. Minerals and amino acids
• C. Sugar and amino acids
• D. Water, sugar and amino acids

Answer 1

The correct option is C Sugar and amino acids

Plants have vascular tissues to transport water, nutrients and minerals. Xylem transports water and mineral salts from the roots up to other parts of the plant, while phloem transports sucrose(sugar) and amino acids between the leaves and other parts of the plants.