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Why do taller plants need specialised transport tissues?

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Why do taller plants need specialised transport tissues?

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Taller plants need xylem to transport water and minerals from roots to leaves and phloem to transport food from leaves to other parts. Diffusion cannot move substances efficiently over long distances, so vascular tissues are essential.

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Chapter 12: Patterns in Life: Diversity and Classification - Intext Questions [Page 238]

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NCERT Science Exploration [English] Class 9
Chapter 12 Patterns in Life: Diversity and Classification
Intext Questions | Q 4. | Page 238
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