9. Describe the process of water transport in plants from the roots to the leaves. What roles do xylem, osmosis, and transpiration play in this process? Discuss how environmental factors can affect water transport in plants.

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Q: Which of the following is a mechanism of water movement in xylem that combines the evaporative pull…

A: Which of the following is a mechanism of water movement in xylem that combines the evaporative pull…

Q: The diagram below shows the three pathways for water and ion entry into root cells. Identify which…

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Q: 1. Explain the three different ways water is moved from the soil, through the cortex, and then…

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Q: Some plant species exhibit ‘secondary growth’. Describe what secondary growth is, including the…

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Q: Which of the following processes enables a plant to extract nutrients from the soil? O Nutrient…

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Q: 8. Which molecule(s) enter/exit a plant through its roots? Which molecule(s) travel through a…

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Q: e) Complete the table below: Transport method for water Transport method for (passive/ active?) Root…

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Q: Water potential is a driving force in plants’ ability to transport water. Explain what water…

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Q: 4) Based on cell structure, how can you differentiate between xylem phloem in an herbaceous stem? 3.

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Q: Plants can transport water from their roots to their canopy regardless of their height. What…

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Q: 2) Name and describe the three types of compartments found in plants in terms of water relations.…

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Q: Which plant water movement process is dependent on transpiration?    root pressure capillary…

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Q: Make a simple HAND DRAWN sketch or flow diagram toillustrate the flow path of water through a plant,…

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