Question

Answer the following questions.

Which tissue in plants is responsible for the movement of water from stem to the leaves ?

Answer 1

Xylem :

1. Xylem is a plant structure.
2. This compound tissue is found in vascular plants and is vital in rendering support.
3. It helps in the conduction of minerals and water from the roots to all parts of the plant.
4. Xylem transport water and minerals in plants from roots up to the stem - to the leaves.
5. It is composed of vessels, tracheids, woody fibres, and parenchyma cells.