Question

If the xylem in a young tree is damaged, which process is first affected?

A. performing photosynthesis

B. transporting sugar to the roots

C. transporting water to the leaves

D. absorbing water from the soil

Answer 1

`transporting \: water \: to \: the \: leaves.`

Step-by-step explanation:

Xylem are cells in the root, stem and leaf that transport water and dissolved mineral salts from the soil to the leaf of plants.

Answer 2

C. transporting water to the leaves

Step-by-step explanation:

If the xylem in a young tree is damaged, the process that is first effected is the transporting of water to the leaves. So, option (C) is the correct answer.