a) conducts water downward in the plant
b) transports food upward in the plant
c) transports water and minerals
d) tranfers materials from stem to leaf
*[I'm thinking it's B ... what do you guys think??]
2007-07-15 06:55:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The basic function of the xylem is to transport water and minerals throughout the plant. B is incorrect as "food" is not required by plants, they are autotrophs (they create their own food, via photosynthesis).
2007-07-15 07:05:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
That makes it answer C
2007-07-15 06:58:53 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xylem generally moves things (like water and minerals) from the roots upwards, while phloem moves things in the opposite direction.
2007-07-15 06:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by kt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xylum transports water, Phyum (probably spelled wrond it's been 12 years since I have taught Biology) transports food. My guess would be C.
2007-07-15 07:14:08 · answer #4 · answered by specialedprincipal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋