Question

through which vascular tissue do water and nutrients get transported to reach the leaves during transpiration?
cuticle
parenchyma
xylem
phloem

Explanation:

• Cuticle is a waxy protective layer, not vascular tissue.
• Parenchyma is a ground tissue, not for long-distance water transport.
• Xylem is vascular tissue that carries water and dissolved nutrients from roots to leaves, driven by transpiration.
• Phloem transports organic sugars, not water and mineral nutrients, typically from leaves to other parts.

Answer:

xylem