Xylem is also known as food conducting tissue.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Xylem transports water and minerals from roots.
Phloem transports food produced during photosynthesis to other parts of the plants.
Therefore, phloem is known as food conducting tissue.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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Why xylem is called water-conducting tissue?

Xylem is water-conducting tissue in higher plants.

Statement 1: Vascular tissues are complex tissues.

Statement 2: Xylem and phloem tissues are meant for conduction of water and food respectively.

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