Question

If a plant is unable to transport food from leaves to roots which tissue is malfunctioning?

Options

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Epidermis

• Sclerenchyma

Answer 1

Phloem

Explanation:

Sieve tubes in phloem deliver leaf-prepared food to other plant sections, particularly the roots. Phloem malfunctions if food cannot travel from leaves to roots. Xylem moves water and minerals upward, the epidermis protects, and the sclerenchyma supports; therefore, none transports food.