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What happens if you place celery with leaves into a glass of water with red food coloring? 2-3 hours later what happens to the leaves?

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The leaves begin to have a reddish tint. This happens because the veins have absorbed the liquid and the color of the liquid. It travels up the stalk to the leaves where nutrients are held.
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