The transport of water and minerals takes place through:
A
Phloem
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B
Xylem
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C
Sieve tubes
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D
Sclerenchyma
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Solution
The correct option is C Xylem The transport of water and mineral is done through the xylem tissue in the plants. The xylem tissue is a type of complex permanent tissue that contains more than one type of cell - vessels, tracheids, xylem parenchyma, and xylem fibres.