Which of the following tissues transport water and dissolved minerals upward from the roots?
a. phloem
b. xylem
c. cortex
d. vascular cambium
e. cork cambium
Answer: b. xylem
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Which trait of a vascular plant allows it to grow in the direction necessary for survival?
a. apical meristem b. gametangium c. stomata d. sporangia
All of the following statements are true concerning
phloem tissue EXCEPT that a. it transports plant-manufactured products. b. it stores organic compounds. c. it is composed of living cells. d. only some of its cells have nuclei. e. it does not transport minerals.