Anatomy Of Flowering Plants Question 137

Question: If a stem is girdled:

Options:

A) root dies first

B) shoot dies first

C) Both die together

D) Neither root nor shoot would die

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Girdling is the removal of the phloem.

Phloem is responsible for the downward movement of food.

Thus the roots will not be able to get food and will die.



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