Question

question 1
xylem and phloem are located in the shoot system of plants. the leaves are the photosynthetic organs of plants. what is the purpose of the phloem in relation to the leaves?
select one:
○ a. phloem transports bacteria needed in the roots for nutrient uptake.
○ b. phloem exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide with the atmosphere.
○ c. phloem carries glucose throughout the plant.
○ d. phloem distributes water and dissolved minerals.

Explanation:

Leaves produce glucose via photosynthesis. Phloem is the vascular tissue responsible for transporting this sugar (and other organic nutrients) from the leaves to all other parts of the plant for energy use or storage. Option a is incorrect because phloem does not transport bacteria. Option b describes stomatal function, not phloem. Option d is the role of xylem, not phloem.

Answer:

c. Phloem carries glucose throughout the plant.