Biology
Given alongside is an experimental set up. Study the figure and answer the following questions:
(a) What is the main objective of the experiment?
(b) Name the tissue which is responsible for the process shown in the figure.
(c) Name two dyes which can be used in the above experiment to make a coloured solution.
Answer
(a) The main objective of the given experiment is to show how the water is transported in plants.
(b) The tissue which is responsible for the process shown in the figure is xylem.
(c) Two dyes which can be used in the above experiment to make a coloured solution are Eosin and Red ink.
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(a) Name the process which is being demonstrated.
(b) Why was the pot with its soil left uncovered by the polythene bag?
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