Standard Science Primary 5 Systems

Ravi placed a plant in a beaker of red-coloured water. After two days, the flowers turned red. This shows that __________.

A the flowers can make their own food
B the plant absorbs red dye to protect itself
C the stem transports water from the roots to the flowers
D the plant uses red water for photosynthesis
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Step 1: Water is absorbed by the roots. Step 2: The xylem (water-carrying tubes) in the stem carries water upwards. Step 3: The appearance of red in the flowers proves the water reached them.

Correct answer: the stem transports water from the roots to the flowers

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