Take a transverse section of the stem of a plant and observe the stain – InterviewSolution

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1.	Take a transverse section of the stem of a plant and observe the stained xylem under a compound microscope.
Answer» The xylem elements appear pinkish as the eosin solution is conducted upwards through the xylem. From this we infer that the xylem is responsible for the conduction of water and minerals in the plant.

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