Inside each leaf vein, ____ transports water and dissolved mineral ions to photosynthetic cells, while ____ transports products of photosynthesis (sugars) away from them.

A) xylem; phloem
B) phloem; xylem
C) parenchyma cells; sclerenchyma cells
D) sclerenchyma cells; parenchyma cells
E) sieve elements; vessel elements;

Photosynthetic Cells

Cells that contain chlorophyll and can convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, using sunlight.

Mineral Ions

Charged particles from minerals that plants absorb from the soil, which are crucial for their growth and development.

Sieve Elements

Specialized cells located in the phloem of vascular plants, responsible for assisting in the movement of sugars and nutrients.