Food is transported in plants by a special organ called phloem. Phloem transports food materials from leaf to different parts of a plant. Transportation of food in phloem is achieved by the expenditure of ATP9 energy). This increases osmotic pressure in the tissue causing water to move. This pressure moves material in the Phloem to the tissues with less pressure. This is helping in transportation of food material as per the needs. Ex: Sucrose
Answered by Vishal kumar | 2 years agoCompare the functioning of alveoli in the lungs and nephrons in the kidneys with respect to their structure and functioning.
What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem?
Describe double circulation of blood in human beings. Why is it necessary?
What would be the consequences of a deficiency of haemoglobin in our bodies?