Which of these associations is correct?

A) epidermal cell-gas exchange
B) stomata-cell division
C) sclerenchyma cells-sugar transport
D) sieve-tube members-protection
E) xylem cells-water transport

Xylem Cells

Plant cells that form part of the xylem tissue, responsible for the transport of water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Water Transport

The movement of water and nutrients through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, via xylem and phloem.