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Which statement describes the role of xylem in vascular plants

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The role of xylem is to transport water and some nutrients from roots to shoots and leaves.
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The answer is Xylem is a conductive plant tissue that transports liquids from one part of the vascular plants to another.

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The xylem is a lignified plant tissue of conduction, that carries liquids from one part of the vascular plants to another and also provides mechanical support. This plant tissue carries water, mineral salts and other nutrients from the roots to the leaves of the plants; said transported substance is called raw sap.

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