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Per NCERT, PHLOEM transports which substances — and in which direction(s)?
AWater from roots up only
BFood (sugars) from leaves to other parts of the plant — via sieve tubes regulated by companion cells
CMinerals from soil only
DNothing — phloem is structural
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Food (sugars) from leaves to other parts of the plant — via sieve tubes regulated by companion cells
Per NCERT §3.2.4(iii), phloem transports food (mostly sugars) via sieve tubes regulated by companion cells.
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