Question

The dead cells that act as "straws" inside the plant to pull water and nutrients from the soil is _____. xylem phloem cortex pith

Answer 1

It is xylem. ♥
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Answer 2

Answer: Xylem

Explanation: The plants have vascular tissues for the transportation of water from the soil and glucose from the leaves to the various parts of the plant.

The xylem is straw like structure present inside the plants that carries the water along with the nutrients from the soil to various parts of the plant.

The water and nutrients from the soil is absorbed by capillary action.