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 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.

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

Answer 1

The correct statement about xylem and phloem in plants is:

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

This statement accurately describes the roles of xylem and phloem in plant physiology. The xylem is responsible for the upward transport of water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant, while the phloem transports the products of photosynthesis, including glucose and other nutrients, from the leaves to other parts of the plant.