Xylem in plants is responsible for following function:

Correct answer: (b) Transport of water and dissolved minerals

Explanation

Xylem is the vascular tissue that conducts water and dissolved minerals from roots upward to the rest of the plant.

This movement is unidirectional (roots to leaves) and the tissue also gives mechanical support.

Transport of food and amino acids is done by phloem, while gases diffuse through stomata.