Question

in a vascular plant, the xylem transports water and dissolved nutrients to the leaves, while the ______ transports sugar from photosynthesis in the leaves back to the roots.
a) stomata
b) xylem
c) phloem
d) mesophyll

Explanation:

In vascular plants, xylem transports water and minerals to leaves. Phloem is responsible for transporting organic nutrients (like sugar from photosynthesis) from leaves to other parts (including roots). Stomata are for gas exchange, and mesophyll is leaf tissue for photosynthesis, so phloem is the correct choice.

Answer:

C. phloem