Question

The phloem is the plant's vascular tissue that transports_________?

• A. water
• B. nutrients
• C. Gases
• D. oxygen

Answer 1

Answer:

B. nutrients

• Phloem transports nutrients in multiple directions to meet the metabolic needs of different parts of the plant.

• Phloem is another type of vascular tissue responsible for the transport of sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.

• Unlike xylem, phloem transports nutrients in multiple directions to meet the metabolic needs of different parts of the plant.