Which type of plant cell is primarily involved in the transport of water and min

Practice Questions

Q1
Which type of plant cell is primarily involved in the transport of water and minerals?
  1. Phloem
  2. Xylem
  3. Parenchyma
  4. Collenchyma

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which type of plant cell is primarily involved in the transport of water and minerals?
Correct Answer: Xylem cells
  • Step 1: Understand that plants have different types of cells that perform specific functions.
  • Step 2: Identify that one of the main functions of some plant cells is to transport substances.
  • Step 3: Learn that water and minerals are essential for plant growth and are taken up by the roots.
  • Step 4: Recognize that there are specialized cells in plants that are responsible for moving water and minerals.
  • Step 5: Discover that these specialized cells are called xylem cells.
  • Step 6: Conclude that xylem cells transport water and dissolved minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant.
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