Mineral uptake in plants occurs by way of ____.

A) leaves
B) roots
C) stems
D) phloem
E) flowers

Mineral Uptake

The process by which plants absorb minerals from the soil through their roots.

Phloem

Complex vascular tissue of plants; its living sieve elements compose sieve tubes that distribute sugars through the plant body. Each sieve element has an associated companion cell that provides it with metabolic support.