Practice Root Pressure (9.1.1.3.3) - Plant Biology - IB 12 Biology
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Root Pressure

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Question 1 Easy

What is root pressure?

💡 Hint: Think about how pressure is created in a tube.

Question 2 Easy

How does water move into the xylem?

💡 Hint: Remember the role of concentration gradients.

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Question 1

What is root pressure?

A negative pressure in the roots
The pressure generated from the actively transported ions
A force of gravity
Water vapor loss from leaves

💡 Hint: Focus on the process that creates pressure in the roots.

Question 2

True or False: Root pressure is more significant during periods of high transpiration.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider when the roots need to push water upward.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If a plant experiences high root pressure but no transpiration occurs, what might happen to the leaves?

💡 Hint: Think about the balance needed for healthy water transport.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how climate change might impact root pressure in plants in arid regions.

💡 Hint: Consider the changes in precipitation and temperature patterns.

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