OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
Question
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The plant would lose its ability to carry out photosynthesis.
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The plant would have uncontrolled growth.
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The plant would not experience any change in physiology.
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The plant would not be able to transport nutrients and water.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The cambuim is a section of cells in a plant that can become either part of the xylem or phloem, depending on the growth and needs of the plant. If the cambium of a particular plant was damaged, what would be the most likely effect on the plant? The plant would not be able to transport nutrients and water.
Detailed explanation-2: -cambium, plural Cambiums, orCambia, in plants, layer of actively dividing cells between xylem (wood) and phloem (bast) tissues that is responsible for the secondary growth of stems and roots (secondary growth occurs after the first season and results in increase in thickness).
Detailed explanation-3: -Injured phloem will carry fewer nutrients to the roots, stunting root growth. Injured xylem will carry less water to the branches and leaves. Both of these problems limit the supply of vitally needed water and salts to the leaves.
Detailed explanation-4: -The cells of the vascular cambium divide and form secondary xylem (tracheids and vessel elements) to the inside, and secondary phloem (sieve elements and companion cells) to the outside. The cells of the secondary xylem contain lignin, the primary component of wood, which provides hardiness and strength.