Which plant tissue is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant?

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A Phloem
B Xylem
C Cortex
D Cambium

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Answer: B. Xylem

Answer: B) Xylem
Explanation: The xylem is a specialized transport tissue in plants that carries water and minerals upward. In contrast, the phloem is responsible for transporting sugars and other products of photosynthesis.

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Which plant tissue is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant?

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