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Roots of different plants can be connected by a network of underground fungal extensions called hyphae. These fungi contribute minerals to the plants, and the plants contribute carbohydrates to the fungi. Which statement about the transportation of these substances within the plant is true?
The carbohydrates are transported to the fungi through the phloem.
The minerals are transported from the phloem to the xylem in the shoot system.
The minerals are transported from the xylem to the phloem in the roots.
The carbohydrates are transported from the shoot system to the fungi by the xylem
Roots of different plants can be connected by a network of underground fungal extensions called hyphae. These fungi contribute minerals to the plants, and the plants contribute carbohydrates to the fungi. Which statement about the transportation of these substances within the plant is true?
The carbohydrates are transported to the fungi through the phloem.
The minerals are transported from the phloem to the xylem in the shoot system.
The minerals are transported from the xylem to the phloem in the roots.
The carbohydrates are transported from the shoot system to the fungi by the xylem
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The correct statement about the transportation of substances within the plant is:
**The carbohydrates are transported to the fungi through the phloem.**
In plants, carbohydrates produced during photosynthesis are transported from the leaves (where they are produced) to other parts of the plant (including the roots) through the phloem. The fungi then access these carbohydrates through their association with the plant roots.
**The carbohydrates are transported to the fungi through the phloem.**
In plants, carbohydrates produced during photosynthesis are transported from the leaves (where they are produced) to other parts of the plant (including the roots) through the phloem. The fungi then access these carbohydrates through their association with the plant roots.