Vascular tissues distribute water and solutes through ground tissue. In ____, water and ions flow through tubes of dead tracheids and vessel elements.

A) sclerenchyma
B) parenchyma tissue
C) ground tissue
D) xylem
E) phloem

Tracheids

Long, thin cells in plants that facilitate the transport of water and minerals upwards from the roots.

Vessel Elements

Components of the xylem tissue in plants, which are elongated cells that contribute to the conduction of water and minerals.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.