Suppose the phloem of a seed plant is damaged and does not function properly.
How will this most directly affect the plant?
a) Water will be released from the leaves.
b) The plant will become rigid.
c) Water will not be taken up by the roots.
d) Food will not be carried away from the leaves.

D. Food will not be carried away from the leaves.

Explanation:

The absence of xylem and phloem the water and food transport is very difficult. If by any way the transport is done through its stem then the water and food will get mixed up which obstructs the process as transport of water is in upward direction.

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