Question
Biology Question on Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Which of the following represents the functions of veins in the leaves?
A
Transport of water and minerals
B
Mechanical support
C
Transport of organic food material
D
All of these
Answer
All of these
Explanation
Solution
Important functions of veins are : (i) Conduction of water through xylem; (ii) Providing channels for translocation of organic nutrients; (iii) Conduction of minerals; (iv) By their large number, the veins and veinlets provide skeletal support to the lamina so that it can remain stretched for its optimum functioning; (v) Veins and veinlets reduce the effect of wilting.