Plant Water Absorption and Xylem Transport Quiz

How do plants initially absorb water from the soil?

• Through the flowers

• Through the stem

• Through the root hairs

• Through the leaves

Which part of the plant is in contact with the xylem ducts of the stem?

• Pericycle

• Root xylory elements

• Cortex

• Root hairs

Which of the following is NOT required for the experiment to demonstrate water movement through xylem?

• A magnifying glass

• Aqueous eosin solution

• A young plant with roots

• A compound light microscope

What color do the leaves and stem of the plant turn after absorbing the eosin stain?

• Reddish to orange

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

What does the reddish color in the xylem elements indicate in the experiment?

• Water moves through the xylem

• Water moves through the phloem

• The plant is unhealthy

• The plant is absorbing sunlight