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JAMB Biology 2013 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A plant tissue that carries water and mineral salts is the

  • A. cortex
  • B. phloem
  • C. cambium
  • D. xylemCorrect

Explanation

Phloem and xylem are responsible for conduction of materials in plants. Phloem transports manufactured food from the leaves; xylem transports water and mineral salts from the soil to the rest of the plant.

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