Botany-(general)

NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following statements about complex tissues in flowering plants is correct?

A

Xylem and phloem are the two types of complex tissues that work together to transport substances.

B

Xylem is only responsible for transporting food, while phloem transports water.

C

Complex tissues are made up of only one type of cell, functioning independently.

D

Phloem provides mechanical support to the plant, similar to sclerenchyma.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Xylem and phloem are indeed the two types of complex tissues in plants that work together as a unit, with xylem conducting water and minerals and providing mechanical strength, while phloem transports food.

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