Question

Which plant tissues are involved in
transport of water and minerals?​

Answer 1

Plant transport tissues - xylem and phloem

1. The xylem transports water and minerals from the roots up the plant stem and into the leaves.
2. In a mature flowering plant or tree, most of the cells that make up the xylem are specialised cells called vessels.
3. Transport in the xylem is a physical process. It does not require energy.

Answer 2

Plant transport tissues - xylem and phloem

• The xylem transports water and minerals from the roots up the plant stem and into the leaves.
• In a mature flowering plant or tree, most of the cells that make up the xylem are specialised cells called vessels.
• Vessels:Transport in the xylem is a physical process. It does not require energy