Question

If the xylem vessels of plant are plugged

• A. The leaves will turn yellow.
• B. No food will be made
• C. The plant will wilt (shrivel).
• D. The plant will continue to grow.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

The plant will wilt (shrivel).

The correct option is C

Explanation of the correct option :

1. The xylem vessels is responsible for the transportation of water.
2. Without the water, transportation growth become stunned, and plant will wilt. But, the photosynthesis process still works.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A: Plants with an iron deficiency, or chlorosis, show a sickly yellow color to their leaves.

Option B: If there is no CO₂, chlorophyll and sunlight, photosynthesis will not occur which results preparation of food.

Option D: Due to the continuous division of meristematic tissue, the plant grows and is not related to xylem.

Final answer: If the xylem vessels of plant are plugged, the plant will wilt (shrivel).