The xylem and phloem act much like the human circulatory system.Which statement regarding the xylem and phloem is FALSE?
A) The xylem transports water from the root system to the shoot system.
B) The xylem and phloem work together to transport essential nutrients to plant cells.
C) The phloem's only function is to transport sugars from the roots to the leaves.
D) Water is moved up the xylem by transpiration.
E) Xylem and phloem are present in both the root and shoot systems.
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