Roots of different plants can be connected by a network of underground fungal extensions called hyphae. These fungi contribute minerals to the plants, and the plants contribute carbohydrates to the fungi.

Which statement about the transportation of these substances within the plant is true?


Roots of different plants can be connected by a network of underground fungal extensions called hyphae. These fungi contribute minerals to the plants, and the plants contribute carbohydrates to the fungi.

Which statement about the transportation of these substances within the plant is true?


The carbohydrates are transported from the shoot system to the fungi by the xylem


The carbohydrates are transported to the fungi through the phloem


The minerals are transported from the xylem to the phloem in the roots


The minerals are transported from the phloem to the xylem in the shoot system