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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