Consider the following statements about the human circulatory system: (A) Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body. (B) Veins carry carbon dioxide-rich blood from all parts of the body back to the heart. (C) Blood flow in arteries is rapid and at high pressure; thus, arteries have thick elastic walls. (D) Valves are present in arteries to allow blood to flow in one direction only. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Read the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement 1 (S1): Blood flows in only one direction (away from the heart) in arteries. Statement 2 (S2): Arteries have valves inside them to prevent backflow.

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the transport of water and minerals in plants? (A) Plants have pipe-like vessels made of special cells called vascular tissues to transport water and nutrients from the soil. (B) Phloem tissue transports water and minerals in plants. (C) Food synthesized in leaves is transported by xylem to all parts of the plant. (D) Transpiration generates a suction pull which helps in drawing water from roots to higher parts of plants.