Biology for IGCSE & O level - Transport In Plants (Section 4 - No. 26)

What is the function of the xylem in a plant?
To transport sugars from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
To transport water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
To support the plant structure.
To facilitate gas exchange through the stomata.

Explanation

The xylem is the vascular tissue responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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