JAMB Biology 2012 Question 19

Question 19

Transport in Plants

Use the diagram (arrows represent directional movement of materials) to answer: Transportation in the xylem is represented by

Diagram for this question
  1. A.I
  2. B.II
  3. C.III
  4. D.IV
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Answer: D (IV)

Explanation

Xylem carries water and mineral salts upwards from the root to the leaves; in the diagram the upward arrow in the stem is labelled IV.