1. Nucleic acids are the molecules that code the genetic information of organisms.
2. The two nucleic acids used in the repair, reproduction and protein synthesis are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA, shown) and ribonucleic acid (RNA)
3. DNA and RNA are polymers made up of monomers called nucleotides
Answer:
A. Transport of materials in xylem
Xylem tissue helps in the transport of water and minerals
Water is transported upwards from roots to aerial parts of plants
Transport in xylem requires physical forces such as transpiration pull.
B. Transport of materials in phloem
Phloem tissue helps in the transport of food.
Transport of food in phloem requires energy in the form of ATP.
Food is transported in both upward and downward directions.
