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Per NCERT, XYLEM is the plant conducting tissue that transports which substances?
ASugars from leaves downward
BOxygen from atmosphere
CHormones across the plant
DWater and minerals from roots upward to other parts of the plant
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Water and minerals from roots upward to other parts of the plant
Per NCERT §3.2.4(iii), xylem transports water + minerals upward. Phloem transports sugars (mostly downward but bidirectional).
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