Question

Which problem would quickly occur in a plant when the xylem is not functioning properly?

A. The plant would wilt.
B. The plant would turn yellow.
C. The plant would stay very small.
D. The plant would not produce seeds.

Answer 1

A. The plant would wilt.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to stay healthy and fresh, plants like every other living organism require certain substances. One of those substances is WATER, which the plant gets by absorption via the root hairs. The water circulates throughout the plant with the aid of a water-conducting vascular tissue called XYLEM. Without the xylem, water will not be transported throughout the plant.

The xylem tissue helps provide structural support to the plant as it helps the plant cell to be turgid. A non-functional xylem means the conduction of water is impossible, hence causing the plant cells to become flaccid and lose strength; a process called wiltering.