What is xylem?

Question

Tube-like structures that move food through vascular plants

Tube-like structures that move food through nonvascular plants

Tube-like structures that move water through vascular plants

Tube-like structures that move water through nonvascular plants

Answer 1

Xylem refers to tube-like structures that move water through vascular plants. Xylem is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. In contrast, phloem is the tissue that transports food (sugars) throughout the plant. Nonvascular plants, such as mosses, do not have xylem or phloem; instead, they rely on diffusion for the transport of water and nutrients.