AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

TRANSPORT IN PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Xylem helps in ____
A
Transportation of water
B
Absorption of water
C
Transportation of food
D
Synthesis of Carbohydrates
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Xylem is a transport tissue in vascular plants and it is responsible for transporting water from the roots to the various parts of the plant. This is enabled by water-conducting cells called tracheary cells that are present in the xylem. Additionally, xylem also helps in giving support to the plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Xylem helps carry water from roots to other parts of plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: 1. Xylem tracheids-These are dead tubes like hollow cells. They have thick lignified walls and functions in transport of water and minerals.

Detailed explanation-4: -xylem, plant vascular tissue that conveys water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant and also provides physical support.

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