The water-conducting tissue in plants is the
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. xylem
- Step 1: Xylem vessels carry water and mineral salts from the roots upwards. Answer: xylem. Why not the others: phloem: Phloem carries manufactured food. cambium: Cambium is a growth tissue. epidermis: The epidermis is the outer protective layer.
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