Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate option for each blank:
The removal of xylem will disrupt the conduction of __________ in the plants.
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A
Water
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B
Water and minerals
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C
Minerals salts
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D
Food
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Solution
The correct option is B Water and minerals Xylem is the tissue of vascular plants that transports water and mineral salts from the soil to the stems and leaves. It plays an essential role in providing strength to tissues and organs in maintaining plant turgidity and resistance to bending.