Question

Xylem distributes food and water throughout the plant.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Xylem:

1. Xylem is the complex conducting tissue formed from more than one type of cells.
2. Xylem is present in all parts of a plant like stem, roots and leaves.
3. Main function of xylem is conduction of water and minerals from the roots upwards to the leaves.
4. Main function of phloem is to transport the food prepared by leaves to different parts of a plant.

Final answer: The given statement is false.