In plant vascular tissue, which structure is specialized for transporting water and dissolved inorganic minerals upward from roots to leaves?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Xylem
- Step 1: Plants possess two complex conducting tissues: xylem and phloem.
- Step 2: Xylem consists of tracheids and vessel elements that conduct water and dissolved minerals unidirectionally from roots to aerial tissues via transpirational pull.
Answer
Xylem.
Why not the others: 'Phloem' transports sucrose and organic photoassimilates bidirectionally; 'Cambium' is lateral meristematic tissue producing secondary growth; 'Cortex' is ground storage tissue.
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