Question

Minerals are transported through _________ along the _________ stream of water.

• A. xylem, descending
• B. phloem, descending
• C. xylem, ascending
• D. phloem, ascending

Answer 1

Answer:

C. xylem, ascending

• Minerals are transported through xylem along the ascending stream of water.

• Phloem is used for the translocation of solutes and sometimes organic nitrogen compounds.

• Phloem exhibits both upward and downward movement of food along with the movement of water in the adjacent cells.