AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Specialized tissue within roots, stems and leaves that moves water and minerals upward .
A
tissue
B
xylem
C
transipration
D
phloem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -xylem, plant vascular tissue that conveys water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant and also provides physical support. Xylem tissue consists of a variety of specialized, water-conducting cells known as tracheary elements.

Detailed explanation-2: -Xylem: Xylem is a conducting tissue which transports water and minerals from the roots to the different parts of the plant. Xylem tissue consists of four types of cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -The upward movement of sap containing water and dissolved minerals from the root cells to xylem is called the ascent of sap.

Detailed explanation-4: -Xylem is one of the two types of transport tissue in vascular plants, the other being phloem. The basic function of xylem is to transport water from roots to stems and leaves, but it also transports nutrients.

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