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The diagram below represents a transverse section of a plant part. Study it and answer the questions that follow. a)Name the class in which the plant belongs. b)...

The diagram below represents a transverse section of a plant part. Study it and answer the questions that
follow.
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a)Name the class in which the plant belongs.
b) Give a reason for answer (a) above.
c) State one adaptation for the structures labeled X to their functions.

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sharon
(a) Dicotyledonae;
(b) Centrally placed star shaped Xylem with phloem (alternatively) between the arms of the Xylem;
(c) -Numerous/Elongated to increase surface area for absorption of water/minerals/both;
-Thin walled for faster absorption of water/mineral salts/or both;
-Numerous mitochondria to provide energy for absorption of mineral salts;
- Large sap vacuole to create high osmotic pressure;
sharon kalunda answered the question on May 22, 2019 at 09:43

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