Question

After studying photosynthesis, Neelima drew the illustration of a plant shown above.
Arrow - 1 represents

• A. Release of water and minerals by the plant into soil.
• B. Release of carbon dioxide in to the soil.
• C. Absorption of water and minerals by the roots from the soil.
• D. Release of oxygen into the atmosphere.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Absorption of water and minerals by the roots from the soil.

• Arrow 1 represents absorption of water and minerals from soil by roots.
• Arrow 2 represents release of water vapours (transpiration) and oxygen (by product of photosynthesis) through stomata.
• Arrow 3 represents entry of $C{O}_2$ through stomata.