WAEC Biology 1998 Question 7

Question 7

Structure of Flowering Plants

The above diagram represents a

Diagram for this question
  1. A.longitudinal section of a stem
  2. B.longitudinal section of a root
  3. C.cross section of a root
  4. D.transverse section of stem
  5. E.longitudinal section of a leaf
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Answer: C (cross section of a root)

Explanation

The xylem forms a star in the centre with phloem between its arms, and root hairs grow from the outer layer: this is a cross section of a root.