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The movement of water and dissolved minerals from roots to leaves in plants is conducted by which tissue?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Phloem
  2. Xylem
  3. Epidermis
  4. Cambium

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Xylem

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Xylem šŸ“š Explanation: Xylem is a highly specialized vascular tissue in plants that provides physical support and facilitates deep transport. It is exclusively responsible for conducting water and essential dissolved minerals absorbed from the soil directly up to the stems and leaves. In contrast, the phloem tissue transports the sugar and nutrients produced during photosynthesis.