What is xylem?

A. tube-like structures that move food through vascular plants
B. tube-like structures that move water through vascular plants
C. tube-like structures that move water through nonvascular plants
D. tube-like structures that move food through nonvascular plants

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The correct answer is B. tube-like structures that move water through vascular plants.

Xylem is a type of tissue in vascular plants responsible for the transport of water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.