Question

Function of vessels in flowering plants is

• A. to get rid of excess water
• B. transport of food
• C. photosynthesis
• D. transport of water and minerals

Answer 1

The correct option is D transport of water and minerals

Here, vessels or xylem vessels are responsible for transport of water and nutrients absorbed by the roots to all the parts of the plant.
Transport of food is a function of phloem
Release of excess water is a function of stomata and other plant apertures like hydathodes and lenticels.
Photosynthesis is the function of chloroplasts