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What does xylem primarily transport in plants?

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What does xylem primarily transport in plants?.

  1. A.Sucrose and amino acids
  2. B.Water and mineral ions
  3. C.Oxygen and carbon dioxide
  4. D.Proteins and lipids

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Diagram of plant vascular tissues

A diagram shows xylem and phloem tissues in a plant stem. Xylem vessels are thick-walled and located towards the inside, while phloem tubes are thinner-walled and located towards the outside.

  1. a

    State one substance transported by xylem.

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    Identify one role of xylem besides transport.

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