If the xylem in a young tree is damaged, which process is first affected?
A. performing photosynthesis

B. transporting sugar to the roots

C. transporting water to the leaves

D. absorbing water from the soil

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Answer:

[tex]transporting \: water \: to \: the \: leaves.[/tex]

Explanation:

Xylem are cells in the root, stem and leaf that transport water and dissolved mineral salts from the soil to the leaf of plants.

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Answer:

C. transporting water to the leaves

Explanation:

If the xylem in a young tree is damaged, the process that is first effected is the transporting of water to the leaves. So, option (C) is the correct answer.