Mineral NutritionHard

Question

Minerals absorbed by roots move to the leaf through

Options

A.xylem
B.phloem
C.sieve tubes
D.None of these

Solution

Mineral ions accumulated in the root hairs pases into the cortex and finally reach the xylem from where these are carried along with water to other parts of the plant along the transpiration tream. Like organic solutes, minerals can move upwards, downwards (bidirectional movement) as well as laterally.

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