Question

If the phloem of a twig is removed keeping the xylem intact ,the leaves of a twig wilt is this statement is right or wrong

Answer 1

Answer:

It is true

Explanation:

If the phloem of a twig is removed, then the food will not be translocated to different parts of the plant. The roots will die first in such a plant. This is because the roots cannot synthesize their own food and they depend on food synthesized by leaves. When the roots die, the plant will not be able to absorb water resulting in wilting of leaves.