Standard Science Primary 5 Systems

A plant was placed in red-coloured water. After six hours, the leaves turned red. Which part of the plant transport system was responsible for this?

A Chloroplasts
B Xylem
C Phloem
D Stomata
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Step 1: Water is absorbed by roots and moves up the stem. Step 2: The xylem tubes are responsible for transporting water and mineral salts. Step 3: The red dye travelled through the xylem to the leaves.

Correct answer: Xylem

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