Xylem vessels carry water and mineral salts from the roots to the aerial parts of the plant.
Key Concepts Covered
This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Transport in Plants: Question, Xylem, Vessels, Carry, Transport in Plants, Biology. These are fundamental topics in Biology that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 8 curriculum.
A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Biology papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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