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BOT 102 Fundamentals of Vascular Plant Anatomy and Classification Objective Question
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What is the main role of phloem in a plant?
Options
A Transporting water and minerals from roots to leaves.
B Providing structural integrity to the stem.
C Transporting food (sugars) from photosynthesis to other parts of the plant.
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D Storing excess water for drought periods.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 13 clarifies, 'Phloem: It transport food mainly sugars (like sucrose), which has been produced during photosynthesis in the leaves to other parts of the plant, including roots, flowers, and fruits'.

Hint

Phloem is responsible for distributing nutrients made by the plant.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Vascular Plant Anatomy and Classification
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 87 of 769
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