Standard Science Primary 3 Diversity

Ravi observed that a plant in his garden was drooping after its stem was accidentally snapped. What is the main reason for this?

A The roots could not take in water.
B The plant could not make food.
C The leaves could not breathe air.
D The stem could not transport water to the leaves.
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Step 1: Identify the function of the stem (transporting water and supporting the plant). Step 2: If the stem is snapped, the water absorbed by the roots cannot reach the leaves. Step 3: Lack of water causes the plant to droop.

Correct answer: The stem could not transport water to the leaves.

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