Question

Statement A: Xylem is multi-directional in nature. Statement B: Phloem is unidirectional in nature.

• A. Both the statements are true
• B. Both the statements are false
• C. Statement A is true but Statement B is false
• D. Statement B is true but Statement A is false

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Both the statements are false

• Xylem is unidirectional in nature. It can be best explained by root pressure theory.

• Phloem is bidirectional, and sometimes multi-directional in nature.

• It can be best explained by pressure flow hypothesis.