Question 4
Structure of Flowering PlantsDiagrams X and Y are illustrations of transverse sections of a part of plants.
The part responsible for conducting water and dissolved mineral salts from the soil to the leaves is labelled
- A.I
- B.II
- C.III
- D.IV
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (I)
Explanation
Water is carried from the roots to the leaves in the xylem, the star-shaped central tissue labelled I. Root hairs (IV) only absorb it from the soil.