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xylem

xylem
the vascular tissue in plants that transports water and minerals upward from the roots
Xylem vessels form continuous tubes from roots to leaves, enabling water transport through capillary action.
From Lesson 1:Life Sciences & Biology·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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Xylem vessels form continuous tubes from roots to leaves, enabling water transport through capillary action.

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