In plants, Phloem is responsible for the transportation of `"______________"`.

Options

A. Food
B. Carbon Dioxide
C. Water
D. Minerals

Answer

A

Explanation

Phloem is the vascular tissue responsible for the transport of sugars from source tissues ( ex. Photosynthetic leaf cells ) to sink tissues. Other molecules such as proteins and mRNAs are also transported throughout the plant via phloem.