Question

Choose the correct option.
Statement 1: Roots help in absorption of minerals from the soil.
Statement 2: Stem helps in translocation of food and water throughout the plant.

• A. Statement 1 is true while statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 2 is true while statement 1 is false.
• C. Both, statements 1 and statement 2 are true.
• D. Both, statements 1 and statement 2 are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both, statements 1 and statement 2 are true.

Roots in plants help in absorption of water and minerals from the soil. In addition, roots help to fix the plant tightly to the soil. Whereas, the stem helps in translocation of food and water throughout the plant. Stem also provides support to the plant.