Xylem
A)the tubes that carry water and minerals from the roots of a plant to its leaves
C)the process by which water is given off from plants
B)a strong, central root
D)openings in the skin of a plant, used for gas exchange
E)having to do with the tubes that form the circulatory system of plants
E) having to do with the tubes that form the circulatory system of plants. Specifically, xylem is a type of plant tissue composed of specialized cells that transport water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.
What are stomata? Select all that apply.
-cells that allow water and air to pass into and out of the leaves in a process called transpiration
-cells that contain chloroplasts
-special cells that store water
-cells where food is made
-special cells located on the underside of a leaf
Cells that allow water and air to pass into and out of the leaves in a process called transpiration and special cells located on the underside of a leaf.
The correct answer is A) the tubes that carry water and minerals from the roots of a plant to its leaves.
To arrive at this answer, you can use a few strategies:
1) Process of elimination: Go through each option and eliminate the ones that are incorrect.
Option C) the process by which water is given off from plants, is not related to xylem. The correct term for this process is transpiration.
Option B) a strong, central root, refers to a taproot, which is not related to xylem.
Option D) openings in the skin of a plant, used for gas exchange, are called stomata, which are not directly related to xylem.
Option E) having to do with the tubes that form the circulatory system of plants, is a description of xylem itself. This option supports the correct answer.
By the process of elimination, you are left with option A) the tubes that carry water and minerals from the roots of a plant to its leaves, which is the correct answer.