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Chapter 34, Problem 1ITD
Summary Introduction
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What the different colored blocks in the diagram represent.
Introduction:
Plants contain xylem for transportation of water and minerals from the roots to the various body parts. The phloem vessels conduct food from leaves to different parts of the plant. The ions in water influence the flow of water through the xylem.
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The diagram shows how water can adhere to the xylem in the stems of plants, which contributes to water movement in the plant. Which of the following best explains how water is able to move upward from
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