Which tissue transports water and minerals in plants?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Xylem tissue is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots upward through the plant to the stems and leaves. This complex tissue acts as the plant's plumbing system, conducting water absorbed by root hairs throughout the entire plant body. The transport occurs through specialized dead cells (tracheids and vessels) that form continuous tubes. This upward movement of water and nutrients is essential for photosynthesis, cooling the plant through transpiration, and maintaining cell turgidity for structural support.
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