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Question
Match structures given in Column I with functions given in Column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (i) | Stomata | (a) | Absorption of water |
| (ii) | Xylem | (b) | Transpiration |
| (iii) | Root hairs | (c) | Transport of food |
| (iv) | Phloem | (d) | Transport of water |
| (e) | Synthesis of carbohydrates |
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Solution
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (i) | Stomata | (b) | Transpiration |
| (ii) | Xylem | (d) | Transport of water |
| (iii) | Root hairs | (a) | Absorption of water |
| (iv) | Phloem | (c) | Transport of food |
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