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    Which plant tissue is responsible for the transportation of water and minerals from the soil to the stems and leaves?
    Question

    Which plant tissue is responsible for the transportation of water and minerals from the soil to the stems and leaves?

    A.

    Collenchyma

    B.

    Parenchyma

    C.

    Phloem

    D.

    Xylem

    Correct option is D

    The answer is (d).
     The vascular system is comprised of two main types of tissue: the xylem and the phloem. The xylem distributes water and dissolved minerals upward through the plant, from the roots to the leaves. The phloem carries food downward from the leaves to the roots.
     Xylem cells constitute the major part of a mature woody stem or root. They are stacked end to end in the center of the plant, forming a vertical column that conducts water and minerals absorbed by the roots upward.
     Phloem cells form a similar chain on the outer edges of the xylem, transporting food synthesized by the leaves downward through the stem.

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