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What is the primary function of xylem tissue in plants?
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Transport water and minerals from roots to leaves for photosynthesis
Store starch and other nutrients for use during periods of environmental stress
Provide structural support while allowing flexibility during wind exposure
Transport manufactured sugars from photosynthetic leaves to growing roots
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Correct answer: Transport water and minerals from roots to leaves for photosynthesis.
Brief explanation: Xylem conducts water and dissolved mineral ions upward from roots to stems and leaves. Phloem, not xylem, transports manufactured sugars. Other tissues (parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma) are involved in storage and mechanical support.
Brief explanation: Xylem conducts water and dissolved mineral ions upward from roots to stems and leaves. Phloem, not xylem, transports manufactured sugars. Other tissues (parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma) are involved in storage and mechanical support.
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