Question

Stem absorbs water and minerals from the soil. Correct the following statement and rewrite it.

Answer 1

Water absorption:

1. Osmosis, diffusion, and active transport are the main three processes by which plants can absorb water and other minerals from the soil.
2. The root is a part of a vascular plant that is responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil.
3. The absorbed water and minerals are then transported to the rest of the plant by conducting tissues known as the xylem.

Final Answer: Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil.