Water and dissolved mineral are transported laterally from the secondary ____ to the secondary ____.
A) phloem; xylem
B) epidermis; peridem
C) vascular cambium; cork cambium
D) periderm; epidermis
E) xylem; phloem

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Water and dissolved minerals are transported laterally from the secondary xylem to the secondary phloem. The xylem is responsible for the transport of water and minerals, while the phloem transports nutrients and sugars.

Water and Dissolved Mineral Are Transported Laterally from the Secondary