Biology: Concepts and Applications (MindTap Course List)
Biology: Concepts and Applications (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305967335
Author: Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Water is a chemical substance that is vital to support all life forms. In plants, water is required for carrying out various essential functions including photosynthesis. The water is transported in plants from the roots to its leaves.

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