Xylem carries water from the roots to the leaves. Phloem carries minerals from the roots to the leaves. Xylem carries sugars from the flowers to the stems. Phloem carries water from the flowers to the stems.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Which of these correctly identifies the way materials are transported in a plant?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- Xylem carries water from the roots to the leaves.
- Phloem carries minerals from the roots to the leaves.
- Xylem carries sugars from the flowers to the stems.
- Phloem carries water from the flowers to the stems.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

Xylem carries water from the roots to the leaves.