Transport of water and minerals

Here are 10 one-word answer type questions from the topic Transport of Water and Minerals with answers and explanations (explanation is given immediately after each question and answer as you requested):

1)

Question: Which part of the plant absorbs water and minerals from the soil?

Answer: Roots

Explanation: Roots have root hairs which help in the absorption of water and minerals dissolved in the soil .

2)

Question: Name the fine thread-like structures present on roots that absorb water.

Answer: Root hairs

Explanation: Root hairs increase the surface area of roots for better absorption of water and minerals .

3)

Question: Which vascular tissue is responsible for the transport of water and minerals in plants?

Answer: Xylem

Explanation: Xylem is a continuous network of channels made of special cells which transport water and minerals from roots to leaves .

4)

Question: What is the movement of water from roots to leaves called?

Answer: Conduction

Explanation: Water absorbed by roots is conducted upwards to stems and leaves through xylem vessels .

5)

Question: Through which part of the plant does most of the water evaporate?

Answer: Stomata

Explanation: Stomata are tiny pores on the leaves through which water evaporates during transpiration .

6)

Question: Which process helps to pull water upward in tall trees?

Answer: Transpiration

Explanation: The evaporation of water from stomata creates a suction pull which helps water to rise to great heights .

7)

Question: What is the name of the upward force created in plants due to transpiration?

Answer: Suction

Explanation: Transpiration produces a suction force that pulls water and minerals upwards in the plant .

8)

Question: What are the vessels in xylem made up of?

Answer: Cells

Explanation: Xylem vessels are made up of special cells that form pipe-like channels for the transport of water .

9)

Question: Which coloured liquid is used in experiments to observe transport of water in plants?

Answer: Ink

Explanation: Red ink or coloured water is used in stem experiments to observe the movement of water through xylem .

10)

Question: Which essential substances, along with water, are absorbed by roots?

Answer: Minerals

Explanation: Along with water, minerals dissolved in soil are absorbed by the root hairs to be transported to the plant .

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