Question 30
Transport in PlantsIf the bark and phloem tissues of a woody shoot are peeled off by ringing, the whole plant will eventually die because
- A.water does not reach the leaves
- B.water and salts remain below the ringed portion
- C.there is a withdrawal of water from the root by soil
- D.manufactured food does not reach the roots
- E.the roots store too much water.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (manufactured food does not reach the roots)
Explanation
Ringing removes the phloem, so food made in the leaves cannot reach the roots, which starve and die.