What is phloem? What is the name of the main process that occurs in phloem? Why is this process important for plants?
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Ans: A phloem is considered to be the living tissue that is found within a plant. Its purpose is to transport food from the leaves to other parts of the plant. The name of the main process that occurs within the phloem is translocation. This includes conduction of food material. Translocation is important for plants because plant cells get their food using processes that are used for growth and development of plants.
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