AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The xylem is made up of small vessels that connect the roots and leaves. Xylem transports water, minerals, and nutrients from the soil to all the plant parts. There are two types of “transport” tissues in plants-xylem and phloem.

Detailed explanation-2: -The xylem distributes water and dissolved minerals upward through the plant, from the roots to the leaves. The phloem carries food downward from the leaves to the roots.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stem. The correct option is (C): Explanation for correct option: Stems possess specialized tissues called vascular bundles that conduct food and water to all parts of the plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the case of plants, a term called translocation is used to describe the process of transportation of food to various parts of the plants from the leaves.