Question

Xylem in the plants is responsible for:

• A. Transport of water
• B. Transport of food
• C. Transport of amino acids
• D. Transport of oxygen

Hint:

Xylem is primarily responsible for water transport, while phloem takes care of food transport in plants.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Xylem is a vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. It also provides structural support to the plant. The other options are functions carried out by different plant tissues like phloem (transport of food).