Multiple choice

If the cut end of a tree is put in eosin solution, then the

  1. leaves remain fresh, but ascent of sap stops

  2. phloem gets colored because of ascent of sap

  3. xylem elements get stained showing ascent of sap

  4. ascent of sap stops
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C Correct answer
Explanation

If the cut end of tree is put in eosin solution then the water will come in upward movement from root to aerial parts of the plant body and this is called translocation of water or as cent of rap & xylem .

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