A white flower with its stem attached was placed in a beaker of blue-coloured water. A few hours later, the white petals turned blue. Which part of the stem transported the blue water to the petals?
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Step 1: The blue water moves upward from the stem to the flower petals.
Step 2: In plants, water and mineral salts are transported by the water-carrying tubes (xylem).
Step 3: The blue dye travels through these tubes, staining the petals.
Correct answer: The water-carrying tubes
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