Question

i. To study the conduction of water through a plant body
Chapter Name: Plant Tissues
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Subtopics:
1) Alm-To study the conduction of water through a plant body
2) Material Required:
• List the names of materials required.
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3) Procedure :
Sequentially write the steps of the experiment.
4) Observations:
• Write what will you observe after the experiment?
5) Conclusion:
• Mention the inference from the above experiment and also write
the part of plant which transports water
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Answer 1

Answer:

Conduction of water through plants

Explanation:

Aim: Conduction of water through plants

Procedure:

A: A twig with phloem removed and xylem intact.

B: A twig with xylem removed and phloem intact.

The twigs are then fixed to a stand and are allowed to remain for about 2 days with their lower end immersed in the water.

Observation:

A: Leaves are normal

B: Leaves get wilted and droop down.

Inference: Water is conducted upwards in a plant through deeper parts i.e., xylem.