TREE PHYSIOLOGY
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
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Question
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Xylem carries-
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water up from the roots
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water down from the leaves
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Glucose from the roots
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Glucose down the stem
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -xylem, plant vascular tissue that conveys water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant and also provides physical support. Xylem tissue consists of a variety of specialized, water-conducting cells known as tracheary elements.
Detailed explanation-2: -Xylem carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. Whereas, phloem carries the food prepared by the leaves to different parts of the plant.
Detailed explanation-3: -The basic function of xylem is to transport water from roots to stems and leaves, but it also transports nutrients.
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