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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When comparing a plant body to an animal body, which part of the plant body is comparable to the blood vessels of the animal body? Roots Xylem Leaves @Abhisar

OpenStudy (abhisar):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A

OpenStudy (abhisar):

What do you think it should be?

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Blood vessels are those which carry blood and dissolved food in it. Basically its work is to carry substances. Which one do you think performs the work of carrying in plants?

OpenStudy (abhisar):

It's definitely not leaves because its job is to synthesize food and not carry it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So Than its B?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it conducts the water and dissolved nutrients

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Yes, Xylem is a type of vascular bundle found in plants, the other is phloem. Xylem carries water and dissolved minerals in it while phloem carries food.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Welcome

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