Question

Name the plant organ which is responsible for:
(a) making of food.
(b) absorption of water and minerals.

Answer 1

(a) Photosynthesis: The leaves contain a pigment called chlorophyll, which colours the leaves green. Xylem and phloem are the tissue responsible for conduction of food and water in the plant.

(b) Thin-walled epidermal cells and root hairs are the organs which are responsible for the absorption of water and minerals.