What is the main function of xylem in vascular plants?

Practice Questions

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What is the main function of xylem in vascular plants?
  1. Transport of nutrients
  2. Transport of water
  3. Photosynthesis
  4. Storage of food

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main function of xylem in vascular plants?
  • Step 1: Understand that xylem is a part of vascular plants.
  • Step 2: Know that vascular plants have a system to transport substances.
  • Step 3: Identify that xylem specifically helps in moving water.
  • Step 4: Recognize that xylem also transports minerals that are dissolved in water.
  • Step 5: Learn that xylem carries this water and minerals from the roots upwards to the leaves and other parts of the plant.
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