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The plant undergoes wilting when...

The plant undergoes wilting when

A

Xylem is blocked

B

Cambium is blocked

C

Phloem is blocked

D

Some roots are reduced in number

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The correct Answer is:
B
Xylem is mainly responsible for transportation of water from roots hairs to different parts of the plant. If xylem is blocked the plant undergoes wilting because of insufficient transport of water.
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