JAMB Biology 2003 Question 13

Question 13

Transport in Plants

If water that has been coloured red is poured at the base of a wilting plant, it will appear as a red stain in the cells of the

  1. A.xylem
  2. B.epidermis
  3. C.phloem
  4. D.parenchyma.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (xylem)

Explanation

Water is carried up from the roots through the xylem. So the red dye shows up in the xylem vessels.