Which of the following is true about the xylem and phloem in plants?(1 point)

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The xylem and phloem are made of living cells that actively transport molecules up the plant.
The xylem and phloem are made of living cells that actively transport molecules up the plant.

The xylem and phloem are the vascular tissues of plants that transport blood throughout the body.
The xylem and phloem are the vascular tissues of plants that transport blood throughout the body.

The xylem transports water and minerals while the phloem transports glucose and nutrients.
The xylem transports water and minerals while the phloem transports glucose and nutrients.

The xylem transports glucose to leaves where it is used for photosynthesis, the phloem transports water.
The xylem transports glucose to leaves where it is used for photosynthesis, the phloem transports water.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The xylem transports water and minerals while the phloem transports glucose and nutrients.

This statement accurately describes the functions of xylem and phloem in plants. Xylem is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant, while phloem is responsible for transporting sugars (like glucose) and other nutrients produced during photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.