Which of the following is true of xylem? conducts water up the plant conducts mineral ions up the plant connects with roots connects with leaves all of these Solution Ans E all of these Vascular bundles are of two types, xylem and phloem. Xylem conducts water and minerals from the roots to all other parts of the plant where the photosynthesis takes place. It also connects to leaves and roots. Its a unidirectional flow of water and minerals up the plant against the gravity..