What is correct to phloem but not for xylem?

Nbermudezs asked Jun 17, 2023

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Xylem moves water (and minerals in it) from the roots up, and phloem moves food (sucrose and amino acids) from the leaves to the rest of the plant.

Keenan answered Jun 23, 2023

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