The phloem in plants is responsible for ________________.
Question
The phloem in plants is responsible for ________________.
Solution
The phloem in plants is responsible for transporting food and nutrients, such as sugars produced by photosynthesis, from the leaves where they are produced to all other parts of the plant. This process is known as translocation.
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