Question

What does xylem do in a plant?

transport food
transport water
prevent water loss
perform photosynthesisWhat does xylem do in a plant?

transport food
transport water
prevent water loss
perform photosynthesisWhat does xylem do in a plant?

transport food
transport water
prevent water loss
perform photosynthesis

Answer 1

Xylem in a plant primarily functions to **transport water** and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. It does not transport food (that role is performed by phloem), prevent water loss, or perform photosynthesis.