Xylem and Phloem

During a biology class, Nora and Jackson were discussing plant transport systems. What do the branches of the phloem transport?

• Water and minerals

• Sucrose and amino acids

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Proteins and lipids

During a biology class, Benjamin and Isla were examining a leaf under a microscope. What is the function of the vascular tissue in the midrib and veins of the leaf?

• To store nutrients

• To facilitate gas exchange

• To transport water and minerals to the leaf

• To support the leaf structure

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Vascular tissue that transports water and minerals UPWARDS from a plant's roots is known as ______.

• Cuticle

• Phloem

• Stomata

• Xylem

What is TISSUE that carries water and nutrients from the roots to every part of the plant?

• xylem

• pholem

• gymnosperm

• angiosperm

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Xylem and Phloem are both __.

• Transpiration

• Absorption

• Photosynthesis

• Vascular tissue

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The plant tissue that carries food DOWNWARD from the leaves to the rest of the pant is the ______.

• Phloem

• Stomata

• Chlorophyll

• Xylem

What is the TISSUE that carries food from a plant's leaves to its cells?

• xylem

• phloem

• photsynthesis

• vascular tissue

What is the primary function of xylem in vascular plants?

• Transporting water and minerals

• Transporting sugars and nutrients

• Facilitating photosynthesis

• Providing structural support

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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of phloem?

• Transports water from roots to leaves

• Transports sugars from leaves to other parts

• Provides mechanical support

• Facilitates gas exchange

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In an experiment, a plant is placed in a dye solution. Which tissue will show the dye first?

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Epidermis

• Cortex