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Question
Choose the correct answer:
Wilting of plants occurs when ____________
Options
phloem is blocked.
xylem is blocked.
a few old roots are removed.
both xylem and phloem are blocked.
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Solution
Wilting of plants occurs when xylem is blocked
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