Question

Some plants have specialized tube-like structures that transport nutrients, minerals, and water. Water and dissolved ions are transported by xylem tubes. Phloem tubes transport nutrients. The picture below is a cross-section of a celery stalk with the xylem showing in the red bundles . In which direction would the water be moving in this celery stalk?A) The water would be flowing upwards towards the leaves.B) The water would be flowing downwards towards through the stem and to the roots.

Answer 1

The movement of water in celery happens because of the capllary action in the xylem, the water moves up from the roots through the stem and into the branches and leaves. Therefore, the answer for the question is A (the water would be flowing upwards towards the leaves).