Water and minerals are transported in plants through the following steps:
- Absorption by Roots: Root hairs absorb water and minerals from the soil.
- Movement through Xylem: Water and minerals travel upward through the xylem vessels via capillary action, root pressure, and transpiration pull.
- Transpiration: The evaporation of water from the leaves creates a suction force that pulls water upward from the roots through the xylem.
MCQs Based on the above question
Question 1: What is the initial step in the transportation of water and minerals in plants?
A) Transpiration from leaves
B) Absorption by roots
C) Movement through phloem
D) Photosynthesis in chloroplasts
Answer: B) Absorption by roots
Question 2: Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for the upward movement of water and minerals?
A) Phloem
B) Root hairs
C) Xylem
D) Stomata
Answer: C) Xylem
Question 3: What creates the suction force that pulls water upward from the roots through the xylem?
A) Root pressure
B) Capillary action
C) Transpiration
D) Osmosis
Answer: C) Transpiration
Question 4: Which process involves the evaporation of water from the leaves, aiding in water transportation?
A) Capillary action
B) Root pressure
C) Transpiration
D) Photosynthesis
Answer: C) Transpiration