what substance/substances are transported in plants by
xylem vessels and tracheids
sieve tubes (or phloem)

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Xylem vessels and tracheids – Water and mineral salts
Sieve tubes – Glucose produced by photosynthesis.

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what substance/substances are transported in plants byxylem vessels and tracheidssieve tubes (or phloem)

Xylem vessels and tracheids – Water and mineral saltsSieve tubes – Glucose produced by photosynthesis.

what substance/substances are transported in plants by
xylem vessels and tracheids
sieve tubes (or phloem)

Xylem vessels and tracheids – Water and mineral salts
Sieve tubes – Glucose produced by photosynthesis.