If phloem is damaged in a plant, which process will be affected most?
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Correct answer: Movement of prepared food from leaves to other parts
Phloem is the living conducting tissue that transports sugars and other organic nutrients made in photosynthetic leaves to growing or storage regions, such as roots, fruits, and young shoots. This movement is called translocation and can occur in different directions according to the source and sink. Damage to phloem therefore most directly disrupts food distribution. Water transport is mainly a xylem function, so option A is correct.
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Movement of prepared food from leaves to other parts
Why is this the correct answer?
Phloem is the living conducting tissue that transports sugars and other organic nutrients made in photosynthetic leaves to growing or storage regions, such as roots, fruits, and young shoots. This movement is called translocation and can occur in different directions according to the source and sink. Damage to phloem therefore most directly disrupts food distribution. Water transport is mainly a xylem function, so option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Life Processes. Topic: Transportation.
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