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JAMB Biology 2009 Question 6

Question 6

Transport in Plants

In plants, the structures that play roles similar to the arteries and veins of animals are the

  1. A.xylem and phloem
  2. B.root hairs and xylem
  3. C.lenticels and phloem
  4. D.roots and stems.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (xylem and phloem)

Explanation

Xylem and phloem are the plant's transport vessels: xylem carries water and minerals and phloem carries food, just as blood vessels carry materials in animals.