Question

____ conducting tissue transports water and minerals from roots upwards towards the leaves.

Answer 1

Xylem:

1. Xylem is the complex conducting tissue formed from more than one type of cells.
2. Xylem is present in all parts of a plant like stem, roots and leaves.
3. Main function of xylem is conduction of water and minerals from the roots upwards to the leaves.
4. Xylem is basically composed of 4 structures- Vessels, tracheids, xylem fibers and xylem parenchyma.

Final answer: Xylem is conducting tissue that transports water and minerals from roots upwards towards the leaves.