Wilting of plants occurs when
(a) phloem is blocked.
(b) xylem is blocked.
(c) a few old roots are removed.
(d) both xylem and phloem are blocked.

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(b) xylem is blocked

Wilting of plants occurs because of blockage in xylem.

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Wilting of plants occurs when (a) phloem is blocked. (b) xylem is blocked. (c) a few old roots are removed. (d) both xylem and phloem are blocked.

(b) xylem is blockedWilting of plants occurs because of blockage in xylem.

Wilting of plants occurs when
(a) phloem is blocked.
(b) xylem is blocked.
(c) a few old roots are removed.
(d) both xylem and phloem are blocked.

(b) xylem is blocked

Wilting of plants occurs because of blockage in xylem.