All of the following are the functions of xylem tissue, except
A
Translocation of starch from source to sink
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B
Transportation of minerals from roots to other parts of plants
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C
Providing mechanical strength to the plant parts
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D
Conduction of water from roots to leaves
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Solution
The correct option is A Translocation of starch from source to sink Answer (3)
Xylem functions as a conducting tissue for water and minerals from the roots to other parts of plants. It also provides mechanical strength to the plant.