Question

Which part of a plant helps to carry food to all parts of the plant? ​

• A. Root
• B. Leaf
• C. Stem
• D. Flower

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Stem

The correct option is (C):

Explanation for correct option:

1. Stems possess specialized tissues called vascular bundles that conduct food and water to all parts of the plant.
2. Xylem and phloem are conducting tissues that together form the vascular bundles.
3. Phloem carries food from the leaf to the different parts of the plant.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option (B):

Root absorbs water and minerals from the soil and conducts it to different parts of the plants.

Option (C):

Leaves produce the food during photosynthesis and from there the food moves to different parts of the plant.

Option (D):

Flower is the reproductive part of the plant and it does not help with the conduction of food.

Final Answer: Stem carries food to all parts of the plant.