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Per NCERT, what role does XYLEM play in plant transportation?
ATransports food downward only
BPerforms photosynthesis
CStores starch
DTransports water and minerals from roots UPWARDS to other parts of the plant
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Transports water and minerals from roots UPWARDS to other parts of the plant
Per NCERT §5.4.2, xylem = water + minerals upward (transpiration pull). Phloem moves food.
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