Xylem tissue contains

A) vessel elements and tracheids.
B) sieve-tube members and companion cells.
C) apical meristem.
D) epidermis and ground tissue.
E) parenchyma and sclerenchyma cells.

Xylem tissue is primarily responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. Vessel elements and tracheids are specialized cells in xylem tissue that help to facilitate this process. Sieve-tube members and companion cells, on the other hand, are found in phloem tissue and are responsible for transporting sugars and other organic compounds throughout the plant. Apical meristem is responsible for plant growth, while epidermis and ground tissue are other types of plant tissues that serve various functions such as protection and support. Parenchyma and sclerenchyma cells are also types of plant tissues, but they are not typically found in xylem tissue.