Question

Which of the following is/are true regarding vascular tissues?

• A. Xylem
• B. Phloem
• C. Both of these
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

None of these

Xylem and phloem are vascular tissues in plants. The tissues involved in transportation are vascular tissues. They are composed of different types of cells and their specific arrangements. 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. Hence they are known as conducting or vascular tissues. xylem and phloem together form the vascular bundles.