Question R13 Q21 - NSB Round Robin 2013

The difference between xylem [ZY-luhm] and phloem [FLOH-em] is which of the following?

W) Xylem transports water and dissolved nutrients, while phloem transports dissolved organic materials in an aqueous solution [AK-wee-uhs]

X) Phloem transports water and minerals, while xylem transports sugars

Y) Phloem is not found in plants, while xylem is only present in plants

Z) Xylem is not found in plants, while phloem is only present in plants

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