Water is transported in plants through ____________.

Stamen

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Phloem

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Xylem

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Epidermis

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Solution

The correct option is D Xylem
Plants have two transport systems - xylem and phloem. Xylem transports water and minerals. Phloem transports sugars and amino acids dissolved in water.
Stamen is the male reproductive part, present in the flower of a plant.
The epidermis (layer of cells) forms the outermost covering of a plant.
So, the correct option is C.

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