Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

Roots absorb water and minerals and transport them to stems. They also anchor and support a plant, and store food. A root system consists of primary and secondary roots. Each root is made of dermal, ground, and vascular tissues. Roots grow in length and width from primary and secondary meristem.


Q: What system transports minerals and water in a plant?

 Choices:

- leaves

- stamen

- flowers

- roots

A:
roots
