Vascular plants or tracheophytes are characterized by having xylem, which transports water and minerals from the soil obtained through the roots to the rest of the plant, as well as phloem, which distributes the carbohydrates produced by the photosynthesis at the leaves.
This means that C, hollow tubes called xylem carry the water and minerals up through the plant to the shoots, is the right answer.
A and B are incorrect because they don't refer to water and minerals.
D is incorrect because water and minerals are absorbed from the soil, not from the air.