If you cut a stalk of celery and put it in a glass of water containing red food coloring overnight,the next morning the celery will be red.The food coloring was taken up through which of the following?

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Xylem is the tissue responsible for transporting water and dissolved nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant, including the leaves and stems. The red food coloring was able to travel from the water, through the xylem, and into the celery stalk, causing it to turn red.

If You Cut a Stalk of Celery and Put It