Multiple choice

Xylem carries __________.

  1. water

  2. minerals

  3. food materials

  4. both (1) and (2)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Xylem is the vascular tissue in plants that transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves through a process called transpiration. The option 'both (1) and (2)' correctly identifies that xylem carries both water (option 1) and minerals (option 2).

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