Which of the following is responsible for the transportation of food in plants?

Xylem

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Phloem

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Cambium

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Stomata

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Solution

The correct option is B
Phloem

Xylem and phloem are complex tissues in plants. Phloem is responsible for the movement of food manufactured in the leaves to other parts of the plant, whereas, xylem is involved in the conduction of minerals and water from roots to the other parts of the plants.

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The xylem in plants are responsible for

(a) transport of water.

(b) transport of food.

(d) transport of oxygen.

Xylem in plants is responsible for transport of:

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