Which of these plant tissue types is composed of hollow nonliving tracheids and vessel elements that transport water and nutrient minerals from the roots to the leaves?

A. parenchyma
B. phloem
C. xylem
D. collenchyma
E. sclerenchyma


Answer: C

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