Question

Match the following.
$\begin{array}{cc}ColumnA& ColumnB\\ A.Xylem& i.Translocationoffood\\ B.Stomata& ii.Transportationofwater\\ C.Phloem& iii.Exchangeofgases\end{array}$

• A. A-ii; B-i; C-iii
• B. A-i; B-ii; C-iii
• C. A-iii; B-i; C-ii
• D. A-ii; B-iii; C-i

Answer 1

The correct option is D A-ii; B-iii; C-i

• The vascular system of plants comprises two components i.e., xylem and phloem.
• Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the other parts of the plant whereas phloem translocates food from the leaves to all the parts of the plant.
• Leaves of the plant contain microscopic openings called stomata which helps in exchange of gases.