Transport of water and minerals in plants is called as______________.
A
Translocation
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B
Diffusion
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C
Ascent of sap
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D
Photosynthesis
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Solution
The correct option is D Ascent of sap
The ascent of sap is the upward movement of water and minerals from roots to leaves through the xylem tissue. Xylem is a complex tissue consisting of living and nonliving cells. The conducting cells in xylem are typically non-living and include, in various groups of plants, vessels members, and tracheids.