Question

Name the vascular tissue which helps in active mineral absorption.

Answer 1

1. A complex movement of materials takes place in various directions in plants.
2. The water absorbed by the roots, the absorbed minerals and the food prepared by leaves needs to be transported to various parts of the plants.
3. Long-distance transport is carried out by vascular tissues – xylem and phloem.

Xylem-

It transports water and minerals from roots to aerial parts of the plant.

Phloem-

It is responsible for the movement of food from leaves to various parts of the plant.

Therefore, the vascular tissue which helps in active mineral absorption is xylem.