Question

Which one of the following does not correctly match the form with its function?
A) stem—water and minerals are transported upward
B) xylem sap—transport water and nutrients from roots to shoots upward
C) transpiration—loss of water mostly through stomata
D) cork cambium—increase in stem thickness

Answer 1

The right option is; D) cork cambium—increase in stem thickness

Cork cambium is a tissue that is located in the stem of many vascular plants. The main function of the cork cambium is to produce the cork which is a strong protective material on the plants outer surface and also to produce a layer of cells that contain chlorophyll on its inner surface.