The image shows a carrot plant. The most commonly eaten part of the carrot plant is its root, which consists primarily of simple sugars and starch.

Question

The growth of the carrot plant requires the internal transport of water, minerals, and food within the plant. The root and shoot systems of the plant work together to perform this transport.

How do the organs of the root and shoot systems work together to produce a mature carrot plant?
A.
The root absorbs water and minerals that the stem transports to the leaves, and the leaves produce sugars that the stem transports back to the root.
B.
The root and leaves both absorb water from the soil and air, while the leaves produce the sugars and minerals that the stem transports to the root.
C.
The leaves absorb water and minerals from the air, and the stem transports water and minerals to the roots so they can be converted to sugars.
D.
The leaves absorb water that the stem transports to the root, and the root absorbs and stores minerals and sugars from the soil.

Answer 1

A. The root absorbs water and minerals that the stem transports to the leaves, and the leaves produce sugars that the stem transports back to the root.