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Xylem and phloem are the two main transport systems in plants. which one of the following statements correctly describes the function?

A)Phyloem Carries water and nutrients from the leaves to the roots\
B) xylem carries water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves
C) xylem carries sugars from the leaves to the roots
D)phloem carries sugars from the roots to the leaves
*this is science*

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The correct statement is ......

( B ) Xylem carries water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves

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