Transport of water and dissolved minerals occurs 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 B Xylem Xylem is one of the two types of transport tissue in vascular plants, phloem being the other. The basic function of xylem is to transport water but it also transports some nutrients. It is a complex permanent tissue, which is specialized for the conduction of water and mineral substances in the plant body.
Phloem and sieve tubes involves in the transport of carbohydrates.
Sclerenchyma does not involves in transportation of any materials.