Question

Xylem is a plant tissue made up of elongated cells stacked end to end the length of the plant's stem. How does xylem help a plant survive?

A) exchange gases with the atmosphere

B)pulls water and nutrients up the stem from the soil

C)collects sunlight for the plant to use during photosynthesis

D)transports glucose made during photosynthesis to cells throughout the plant

Answer 1

B) pulls water and nutrients up the stem from the soil.

Step-by-step explanation:

Xylem is a specialized tissue that mechanically supports plants and allows them to suck water and nutrients from the soil, almost like you would use a straw.