Standard Science Primary 5 Systems

Based on the table, which statement correctly describes a similarity between the human circulatory system and the plant transport system?

A Both only transport food downwards.
B Both rely on a heart to pump substances.
C Both have tubes to transport substances to all parts of the organism.
D Both transport oxygen from the air directly to the roots.
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Step 1: Analyze the human circulatory system. It uses blood vessels (tubes) to carry blood, oxygen, and digested food. Step 2: Analyze the plant transport system. It uses xylem and phloem (tubes) to carry water and food. Step 3: The key similarity is the presence of a network of tubes to move essential substances around the organism.

Correct answer: Both have tubes to transport substances to all parts of the organism.

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