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Which statement about xylem is true?A) it transports sugar from the roots to the leavesB) it transports amino acid from the root to the leavesC) it transports water from the leaves to other parts of the plantD) it transports water from the root to the leaves

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The xylem is responsible for transporting nutrients and water from the roots (acquired from the soil) to the leaves.

Therefore, the correct answer is D) it transports water from the root to the leaves