Question 2 — If a plant is unable - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 3 - Tissues in Action (Exploration)

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If a plant is unable to transport food from leaves to roots, which tissue is malfunctioning?
(i) Xylem (ii) Phloem (iii) Epidermis (iv) Sclerenchyma
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The correct option is (ii) Phloem.

Phloem carries food from the leaves to the rest of the plant. If food cannot reach the roots, the phloem is not working. Xylem carries water, not food.

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