Four of the Following Statements are True of Xylem

Question

Four of the following statements are true of xylem.Which one is the exception?  
A) Conducts water up the plant
B) Conducts mineral ions up the plant
C) Connects with roots
D) Connects with leaves
E) Transports sugars

Accepted Answer

Xylem is responsible for transporting water and mineral ions up the plant from the roots to the leaves, but it does not transport sugars, which is the function of the phloem. Therefore, the exception is option E, which states that xylem transports sugars.