Question

Movement of water in the plant body takes place through

• A. Xylem
• B. Vascular tissues
• C. Phloem
• D. Stomata

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Xylem

The correct option is A:

Explanation for correct answer:

1. Xylem is the tissue that transports water from the roots to the leaves.
2. It extends from the roots (below the ground) to the topmost tip of plants.
3. Water, with dissolved minerals, is absorbed by the roots and transported through the xylem to the leaves.

Explanation for incorrect answers:

Option B:

1. Vascular tissue is the tissue that transports substances in a plant.
2. There are wo types of vascular tissue—xylem and phloem.
3. The xylem carries water and minerals that have been absorbed by the roots.
4. The phloem carries food.

Option C:

The phloem carries food.

Option D:

Stomata have two guard cells that help in the exchange of gases.

So, the Movement of water in the plant body takes place through xylem.