Question

In flowering plants, the substances that need transportation are__________.

• A. Water and mineral nutrients only
• B. Mineral nutrients and organic nutrients only
• C. Water and plant growth regulators only
• D. Water, mineral nutrients, organic nutrients and hormones

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Water, mineral nutrients, organic nutrients and hormones

In a flowering plant, water, mineral salts, organic substances like sugars and amino acids need to be transported to the location where they are required. Apart from these substances, the hormones also have to be transported to the desired location to bring about approriate response to any stimulus.