Will give brainliest 1. if the xylem in a young tree is damaged, which process is first affected? a. performing photosynthesis b. transporting sugar to the roots c. transporting water to the leaves d. absorbing water from the soil 2. the cambium is a section of cells in a plant that can become either part of the xylem or phloem, depending on the growth and needs of the plant. if the cambium of a plant was damaged, what would be the most likely effect on the plant? a. the plant would lose its ability to carry out photosynthesis. b. the plant would have uncontrolled growth. c. the plant would not experience any change in physiology. d. the plant would not be able to transport nutrients and water.