Q13 of 367 Page 72

Out of xylem and phloem, which one carries materials:

(a) upwards as well as downwards?


(b) only upwards?

(a) Phloem carries food from leaves in both the directions, upwards as well as downwards, depending on the requirement of the plant.

(b) Xylem carries water and dissolved minerals only in upward direction from roots to the leaves of plant.


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