Question

Mark the correct purpose of water absorption in plants

• A. For transportation of water and minerals
• B. For mechanical function
• C. For photosynthesis
• D. All of the above
  

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Water makes the cells and body parts turgid so as to keep the plants stiff in normal condition. Water is also required by the plant for transportation of food and minerals in dissolved state. The process of photosynthesis also requires water. Hence, the correct answer is the option D.