Multiple choice

The higher plants have specialised vascular tissues called xylem and phloem. Xylem is not associated with the translocation of which of the following substances?

  1. Water

  2. Mineral salts

  3. Organic nitrogen

  4. Hormones

  5. Inorganic solutes

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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Xylem is not associated with the translocation of inorganic solutes. Phloem translocates them mainly from the leaves.