9.1.1.3 - Mechanism of Water Transport
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What is the function of xylem in plants?
💡 Hint: Think about what parts of the plant are involved in absorbing water.
Define transpiration.
💡 Hint: Consider how water leaves the plant.
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What is the main function of the xylem?
💡 Hint: Think about what substances are moved from the ground to the leaves.
True or False: Root pressure is the primary mechanism of water transport in plants.
💡 Hint: Consider which process occurs more regularly.
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Evaluate how the process of transpiration affects plant water transport during a drought period.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to plants when they don't get enough water.
Devise an experiment to test the efficacy of different environmental conditions on transpiration rates.
💡 Hint: Think about what variables you could change to test plant responses.
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