9.1.2.2.1 - Sieve Tube Elements
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What type of cells are sieve tube elements?
💡 Hint: Think about whether these cells are alive or dead.
What is the main function of sieve tube elements?
💡 Hint: Consider what plants need to transport throughout their structure.
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What is the primary function of sieve tube elements?
💡 Hint: Think about what energy source plants transport.
True or False: Sieve Tube Elements contain nuclei.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of these cells.
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Propose a study to investigate the effects of varying sugar concentration on the rate of phloem transport in a plant.
💡 Hint: Consider how sugar concentration impacts water potential and turgor pressure.
Theoretically, if companion cells were removed from a plant, predict the outcome on nutrient transport.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of companion cells in supporting the sieve tubes.
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