Question

Water acts as a ……… for the transport of minerals and other nutrients.

Answer 1

Understanding the concept:

• Water acts as an important natural substance that exists in all three forms, solid, liquid, and Gas.
• It is important for all living beings including human beings.
• Our body is made up of 70 percent water.

Explanation of water as a medium:

• Water and minerals are transferred from soil to the leaves through the xylem tissue in plants.
• Minerals in the soil are absorbed by roots, which are subsequently moved upwards with water through the xylem.
• The roots, stem, and leaves' xylem cells are interconnected, providing a conducting channel that reaches all plant parts.
• As a result, water continues to flow into the xylem.

Thus Water acts as a medium for the transport of minerals and other nutrients.