LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -In plants, water and minerals are transported through xylem cells from soil to the leaves. The xylem cells of roots, stems and leaves are interconnected to form a conducting channel that reaches all parts of the plant body. The root cells take ions from the soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -In plants, vascular tissue named xylem transports water and minerals from roots to shoots and leaves. Transportation of water takes place through tracheids and vessels, the dead cells of xylem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Functions of xylem & phloem Xylem (pronounced: zi-lem) vessels: Transport water and minerals from the roots to the stem and leaves. Are composed of hollow tubes strengthened by lignin adapted for the transport of water in the transpiration stream.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: In Xylem tracheids and vessels transport minerals vertically.

Detailed explanation-5: -Xylem: The xylem is in the centre of the vascular bundle. The xylem vessels are the dead cells that are stacked end to end. They form a tube-like structure and are responsible for the transportation of water and dissolved minerals.