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Transport In Plants

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Water in plants is transported by

  • cambium

  • phloem

  • xylem

  • epidermis

Solution

B.

phloem

The water absorbed by root hairs is transported to other parts of the plant through xylem. Phloem transfers food prepared in leaves to the other parts. Cambium is responsible for secondary growth while epidermis is the outermost protective layer of cells.

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