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Minerals absorbed by roots move to t...

Minerals absorbed by roots move to the leaf through

A

xylem

B

phloem

C

sieve tubes

D

none

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Minerals ions accumulated in the root hairs passes into the cortex ad finally reach the xylem from where these are carried along with water to other parts of the plant along the transpiration stream. Like organic solutes, minerals can move upwards, downwards (bidirectional movement) as well as laterally.
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