Question

Explain an activity to show that stem conducts water and other substances.

Answer 1

Activity to show that stem conducts water and other substances:

1) Take some water in a glass.

2) Add few drops of red ink to the water.

3) Cut the stem of a herb plant from its base.

4) Put it in the glass.

5) It can be observed that some parts of the stem become red indicating that water is being conducted through the stem.