Question 3
Structure of Flowering PlantsUse Fig. 1 to answer questions 2-4. Fig 1 represents a cross section of part of a dicot plant. The main function of 6 is to
- A.separate 5 from 7
- B.produce more of 5 and 7
- C.produce cork
- D.translocate water and mineral salt
- E.conduct carbondioxide to the other parts
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (produce more of 5 and 7)
Explanation
Part 6 is the cambium lying between the phloem (5) and the xylem (7). Cambium cells divide to form new phloem and new xylem.