Water, sugar, and other important nutrients need to be transported from one part of a plant to another. Which statement correctly describes the interaction of the root and shoot systems during nutrient transport?
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The roots take in water and sugar, which are then transported to the rest of the plant through vascular tissues.
The roots take in water and the leaves produce sugar that are transported to the rest of the plant through vascular tissues.
The leaves take in water and the roots produce sugar that are transported to the rest of the plant through vascular tissues.
The leaves take in water and sugar, which are then transported to the rest of the plant through vascular tissues.