Question

Refer the given experimental set-up in which a ring of bark along with the phloem is removed from the stem and select the incorrect statement regarding this. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A) Swelling of the stem occurs above the ring due to accumulation of nutrients. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- b) Downward translocation of food is blocked. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- c) Roots are starved and killed first due to non-availability of food. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- d) The experiment demonstrates that phloem is responsible for upward conduction of water and minerals. Marks: +1 / -0

Answer 1

 A) Swelling of the stem occurs above the ring due to accumulation of nutrients.