Question

Assertion (A): Translocation of prepared food material in plants always occurs through the phloem tissue in an upward direction.

Reason (R): Phelom is a kind of a complex permanent tissue in plants which surrounds the xylem tissue. It is present all throughout the plant - root, stem or leaves.

Options

• A is True and R is False.

• A is False and R is True.

• Both A and R are True.

• Both A and R are False.

Answer 1

Both A and R are False.

Explanation:

A is false. Phloem allows for both upward and downward translocation, depending on the source (leaves) and sink (roots, fruits). R is true. Phloem is a complex tissue found throughout plants that transports food.