Which plant tissue is responsible for transporting nutrients and food throughout the plant?

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Phloem is the vascular tissue in plants that transports organic nutrients, particularly sugars produced by photosynthesis, from the leaves to other parts of the plant. Xylem, on the other hand, primarily conducts water and minerals. Parenchyma and collenchyma are types of ground tissue involved in storage and support, respectively.

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