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Does Xylem transport food

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Christian McFall

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Yes. Xylem transport water from roots to aerial parts of plant while phloem transport food from leaves to roots and in spring from roots to buds.

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Phloem is to food transport as what is to water transport?

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Phloem is to food transport as blank is to water transport?

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What cells in a plant transport the food?

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What do you mean by transportation of water and minerals in plants?

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Long tubes that transport water from the roots to the leaves?

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