Xylem

What is the main function of xylem tissue?

• Storing water and nutrients

• Producing energy for the plant

• Transporting water and nutrients

• Protecting the plant from pathogens

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which tissue is responsible for the transport of water in plants?

• phloem

• epidermis

• xylem

• mesophyll

What is the process called when water moves from the roots to the leaves through xylem?

• osmosis

• respiration

• photosynthesis

• transpiration

True or False: Xylem transports water and minerals in both upward and downward directions.

• Xylem transports only minerals

• True

• False

• Xylem transports only water

What is the primary function of xylem in plants?

• To transport water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant

• To store water and nutrients

What role does the xylem play in the process of transpiration?

• It transports glucose from the leaves to other parts of the plant

• It transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves

• It stores excess water

• It produces chlorophyll

How does the function of xylem relate to photosynthesis?

• Xylem transports water to the leaves.

• Xylem transports glucose through the plant.

• Xylem transports oxygen to the leaves.

• Xylem transports carbon dioxide through the plant.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The picture shows a plant stem, and focuses on the plant's xylem. Plant xylem is composed of many cells that transport water. Xylem is classified as -

• cells.

• tissue.

• organ.

• organ system.

Which part is the xylem of the root?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

​ (a)   carries water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant, while​ (b)   carries material to the roots for growth.

• Xylem

• Phloem

• The Root Cap

• Root Hairs

• Cambium

• Cork