Question

The water and minerals absorbed by roots are transported in plants by:

• A. Xylem
• B. Phloem
• C. Stomata
• D. Cambium

Hint:

Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Water and minerals absorbed by the roots of plants are transported through the plant by a vascular tissue known as xylem. Xylem conducts water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant, including the leaves where it is used in photosynthesis.

Step 1: Phloem.
Phloem is responsible for transporting the products of photosynthesis, mainly sugars, from the leaves to other parts of the plant. It does not transport water or minerals.

Step 2: Stomata.
Stomata are pores in the leaves through which gas exchange (such as oxygen and carbon dioxide) occurs. They do not transport water or minerals.

Step 3: Cambium.
Cambium is a type of meristematic tissue that is responsible for the secondary growth of plants (growth in thickness). It does not transport water or minerals.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct tissue responsible for transporting water and minerals in plants is (A) Xylem.