Question

    The principal pathway of water translocation in angiosperms is

    A sieve cells Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B sieve tube elements Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C xylem vessel system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D xylem and phloem Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E phloem parenchyma Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The principal pathway of water translocation in angiosperms is xylem vessel system. The sap (i.e., water with dissolved minerals) is absorbed mainly by roots and is moved upward to all the parts of plants via stem. It occurs mainly through xylem.

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