The Vascular Tissue That Conducts Water and Mineral Ions Is

Question

The vascular tissue that conducts water and mineral ions is called ____.  
A) sieve elements
B) companion cells
C) sclerenchyma
D) xylem
E) phloem

Accepted Answer

Xylem is the vascular tissue that conducts water and mineral ions in the plant. Sieve elements and companion cells are part of the phloem tissue which conducts food materials. Sclerenchyma is a type of ground tissue that provides support to the plant.