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 responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and other parts of the plant. The food coloring was taken up by the xylem and distributed to the rest of the celery, causing it to turn red. The other choices are not involved in water and nutrient transport, and therefore are not the best choice for this situation.

If You Cut a Stalk of Celery and Put It