Question

Xylem transports -------- and ------ from soil

Answer 1

Xylem is responsible for the conduction of water and inorganic solutes. It is composed of:

1. Tracheids
2. Vessels
3. Xylem parenchyma
4. Xylem fibers

1. Xylem tracheids and xylem vessels are mainly involved in the conduction of minerals and water.
2. Xylem parenchyma is involved in storage of food reserves and organic solutes.
3. Xylem fibers provide mechanical support to the plant body.

Xylem transports Water and Minerals from soil.