Standard Science Primary 5 Systems

A stalk of white celery was placed in a beaker of red-coloured water. After four hours, the leaves turned red. This shows that water is transported __________.

A through the food-carrying tubes
B from the roots to the leaves
C only in the outer part of the stem
D from the leaves to the roots
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Step 1: The red water represents water and dissolved minerals. Step 2: It was taken up by the stem and reached the leaves. Step 3: This confirms the upward transport of water from roots/base to leaves.

Correct answer: from the roots to the leaves

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