JAMB Biology 2011 Objective — Question 29
Question 29 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The removal of all phloem tissues of the stem of a plant close to the root system for a long period of time is likely to
- A. A. provide more energy to the roots
- B. B. accumulate more starch in the roots
- C. C. cause the underground roots to develop buds
- D. D. cause the plant to wither and dieCorrect
Explanation
Removing all phloem tissue for a long time will kill the plant because conduction of food to the roots is stopped (ring-barking).
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