Question

Xylem is responsible for transport of ________ and _________.

Answer 1

Xylem is responsible for transport of water and minerals.

Explanation:

• The plants comprise of two vascular tissues: 1) Xylem 2) Phloem

• Xylem is the vascular tissue which is associated with the conduction of water from the roots to other parts of the plant.

• Along with water, xylem vessels also carry some minerals which diffuse into the root cells from the soil.

• The movement of flow of water is from down to up.