Question

Veins are present in

• A. stems
• B. roots
• C. leaves
• D. seeds

Answer 1

The correct option is C

leaves

The correct option is (C):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Veins originate from the centrally placed midrib of the leaf and extends towards the leaf blade.
2. Veins can develop in an irregular manner (reticulate venation) or it can be parallel to one another (parallel venation).
3. The conducting tissues xylem and phloem are present in the vein that conducts water, minerals and food (glucose).

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. Stems bear all the plant parts above the soil (leaves, flowers, fruits).
2. Stems possess the xylem and phloem, but veins are absent in the stem.

Option (B):

1. Roots absorb water and minerals from the surrounding soil.
2. Water is conducted from the roots to the other parts of the plant, but veins are absent.

Option (D):

1. Seeds develop after fertilization in plants and they germinate to produce new plants.
2. Veins are not found in the seeds.

Final Answer: Veins are present in leaves.