How Water and Minerals absorbed by the roots reach the leaves?
Water and Minerals absorbed by the roots are transported to the leaves by the xylem tissue which is composed of vessels, tracheids, and fibres.

These tissues are narrow in diameter, and extend throughout the root, stem, branches, and leaves in the form of a capillary tube.
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