Standard Science Primary 5 Systems

Ravi observed that the leaves of a plant turned red after the stem was placed in red-coloured water. Which part of the transport system was responsible for this?

A Food-carrying tubes
B Water-carrying tubes
C Stomata
D Chloroplasts
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Step 1: The plant absorbed red-coloured water through its base. Step [2-9]: Water is transported upwards from the roots/stem to the leaves. Step [2-9]: The water-carrying tubes (xylem) are responsible for this transport.

Correct answer: Water-carrying tubes

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