Biology: Concepts and Applications (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 26, Problem 3SA
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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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Biology: Concepts and Applications (MindTap Course List)
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