Which tissue transports sugars in a plant?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Phloem
Phloem carries sucrose from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
Answer: Phloem.
Why not the others: Xylem: it transports water and minerals. Cambium: it produces new cells. Epidermis: it protects the surface.
Answer: Phloem.
Why not the others: Xylem: it transports water and minerals. Cambium: it produces new cells. Epidermis: it protects the surface.
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