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JAMB Biology 2013 Question 25

Question 25

Transport in Plants

A plant tissue that carries water and mineral salts is the

  1. A.xylem.
  2. B.cortex.
  3. C.phloem.
  4. D.cambium.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (xylem.)

Explanation

Xylem carries water and dissolved mineral salts up from the roots; phloem carries manufactured food.