Question

which of the following always transports water and nutrients upwards in a plant? phloem xylem neither

Explanation:

In plant biology, xylem is responsible for transporting water and minerals (nutrients) from the roots to the rest of the plant, always in an upward direction. Phloem transports organic nutrients (like sugars) in both directions (source to sink). So xylem always transports water and nutrients upwards.

Answer:

xylem