xylem function in plants

Everyday Science / Cell — Multiple-choice practice

  1. A. None
  2. B. photosynthesizes
  3. C. Deliver water
  4. D. Both

Correct answer

Deliver water

Explanation

Explanation Xylem is one of the two types of transport tissue in vascular plants, the other being phloem. The basic function of xylem is to transport water from roots to stems and leaves, but it also transports nutrients.

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