2020 · Q107
Which one of the following statements about phloem is correct?
General KnowledgeBiology
- APhloem transports water and minerals.
- BPhloem transports photosynthetic products.
- CPhloem is a simple tissue.
- DPhloem gives support to the plant.
Explanation
Phloem is the complex tissue that transports photosynthetic products (food) from leaves to other parts of the plant. Xylem carries water and minerals; phloem is a complex rather than simple tissue, and mechanical support comes mainly from sclerenchyma and collenchyma. The correct answer is phloem.