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Write one word for the following:

The part of plant through which water reaches up to the leaves.


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Xylem

  1. In vascular plants, the xylem is one of two forms of transport tissue, the other being phloem.
  2. Xylem's primary function is to transport water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant and also provide physical support.
  3. Xylem tissue consists of tracheary elements, which are specialized water-conducting cells.

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