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.