Multiple choice

What is the vascular tissue that transport water and mineral within a plant?

  1. phloem

  2. cuticle

  3. rhizoids

  4. xylem

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Xylem is the vascular tissue responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. It consists of hollow, dead cells that form tubes for efficient water movement. Phloem transports food, while xylem handles water and mineral transport.