A plant was placed in a beaker of red-coloured water. After two hours, the stem was cut cross-wise. Which part of the stem would be stained red?
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Step 1: Identify the function of xylem (transporting water and minerals from roots).
Step 2: Red-coloured water follows the same path as clear water.
Step 3: Xylem is located in the inner part of the vascular bundle in most stems.
Correct answer: The inner tubes (xylem)
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