Question

Raj's father trained his cat to water the plants as depicted in the image. This is because:

• A. Roots are the major sites for water absorption in plants.
• B. The base of the stem is specialized to absorb water and minerals.
• C. Water enters the stem through diffusion
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Roots are the major sites for water absorption in plants.

• Plants absorbs water through roots, which are present beneath the soil and whose primary function is the absorption of water and minerals.
• The absorbed water and minerals are then transported through the vascular tissues to all parts of a plant for their growth and development.