Concept:Xylem is the plant tissue that absorbs and transports water and minerals from roots to leaves.
Explanation:Root hairs increase the surface area for water absorption.
Water enters the root hair from soil particles.
Special pipe-like vessels called xylem carry this water upward.
Xylem is a vascular tissue made of cells that form continuous tubes.
Thus, the uptake of water happens through xylem.
Other options: Phloem transports food, Cambium is a growth layer, Palisade is a leaf cell layer.
Answer:A. Xylem