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The stems of submerged water plant are soft and weak because:

Correct answer: D. The supporting tissues and xylem are feebly developed

  • A. They are absolutely devoid of xylem
  • B. They totally lack phloem
  • C. They do not have stomata
  • D. The supporting tissues and xylem are feebly developed

Explanation

Submerged plants receive buoyant support from water, so they require little mechanical tissue; their xylem and supporting tissues consequently remain poorly developed. They still possess vascular tissues, and the absence of stomata is not the cause of stem weakness.

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