Transport in Plants

Question 1

Xylem

Answer 1

Transports mineral and ions up through the plant from the root to the stem leaves.

It travels upwards only and requires no energy as it is a physical process.

Question 2

Phloem

Answer 2

Transports dissolved food such a glucose up through the phloem to the meristem and down the phloem to the roots ( the roots cannot carry out photosynthesis they need food for the top)

It travels in both directions and requires energy.