Question

Xylem translocates

• A. Water, mineral salts, some organic nitrogen and hormones
• B. water only
• C. Water and mineral salts only
• D. Water, mineral salts and some organic nitrogen only

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Water, mineral salts, some organic nitrogen and hormones

The correct option is (a)

Explanation of the correct option:

Xylem:

1. Xylem is one of the complex permanent tissues found in higher plants such as pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angoisperms.
2. It is composed of four types of tissues namely, xylem parenchyma, xylem fibres, tracheids and vessels.
3. The primary function of xylem is to transport water and minerals.
4. Along with it, it also translocates organic nitrogen and some hormones in a plant.

Final answer: Xylem translocates water, mineral salts, some organic nitrogen and hormones.