Which one of the following does not correctly match the form with its function?
A) stem-water and minerals are transported upward
B) xylem sap-transport water and nutrients from roots to shoots upward
C) transpiration-loss of water mostly through stomata
D) cork cambium-increase in stem thickness

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Cork cambium is responsible for producing cork, which is part of the protective outer layer of stems and roots, not for increasing stem thickness. The increase in stem thickness is primarily due to the vascular cambium.

Which One of the Following Does Not Correctly Match the Form