Xylem tissue mainly transports:
C fits best: Water and minerals. Keep the BASICS of PLANT basics straight and Water and minerals stands out as the precise answer. Avoid: A) Food; B) Hormones; D) Proteins. Light and flowering items often hinge on which photoreceptor or day-length rule is in play.
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