Xylem in the plants are responsible for the transport of :

[amp_mcq option1=”Water” option2=”Water and dissolved minerals” option3=”Gases” option4=”Food” correct=”option2″]

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Xylem is the primary water-conducting tissue in vascular plants. It transports water and dissolved inorganic nutrients (minerals) absorbed by the roots upwards to the rest of the plant, especially the leaves.

Xylem and Phloem are the two main transport tissues in plants, forming the vascular system.

Phloem is responsible for the translocation of sugars (food produced during photosynthesis) from the leaves to other parts of the plant. Xylem also provides structural support to the plant body.

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