What is the most correct difference between xylem and phloem?
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Correct answer: Xylem carries water and minerals, while phloem carries food
Xylem and phloem are different vascular tissues with different transport roles. Xylem mainly carries water and dissolved mineral ions from the roots toward the aerial parts, driven by transpiration pull and related forces. Phloem transports sugars and other organic substances produced in leaves to regions that use or store them; this is translocation. Therefore option A is the correct comparison. The other options incorrectly apply animal functions or gas exchange to plant tissues.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Xylem carries water and minerals, while phloem carries food
Why is this the correct answer?
Xylem and phloem are different vascular tissues with different transport roles. Xylem mainly carries water and dissolved mineral ions from the roots toward the aerial parts, driven by transpiration pull and related forces. Phloem transports sugars and other organic substances produced in leaves to regions that use or store them; this is translocation. Therefore option A is the correct comparison. The other options incorrectly apply animal functions or gas exchange to plant tissues.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Life Processes.
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