Question

The diagram below shows a cross section of a dicotyledonous plant. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
         

1. Identify three parts labeled P, Q, R and S. 
2. State the functions of the parts labeled R and S.

Answer 1

1.  
   1. P= epidermis
   2. Q= cortex
   3. R= xylem
   4. S= phloem
2.  
   1. R- transports water and mineral salts from the roots to all parts of the plant tissues/ cells.
   2. S- transports dissolved food substances or manufactured food from the leaves to all parts of the plant cell/tissues