Question

_____________ transports water and minerals in a plant.

Answer 1

Xylem:

1. In plants, minerals and water are transported through the xylem cells from the soil to the leaves.
2. Mineral salts in the soil are absorbed into plants through roots, then these are translocated upwards along with water via the xylem.
3. The root cells obtain ions from the soil which creates a difference in the concentration of ions between the roots and soil.
4. Thus, there is continuous water movement into the xylem.

Final answer : Xylem transports water and minerals in a plant.