2.1.2 - Processes Involved
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What is imbibition?
💡 Hint: Think about how seeds swell when soaked in water.
What does osmosis involve?
💡 Hint: Recall that it moves from high to low water potential.
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What process involves the absorption of water by substances?
💡 Hint: Think about how seeds absorb moisture.
True or False: Osmosis requires energy to occur.
💡 Hint: Is energy needed for water to move through cells?
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Propose how a plant might adapt to a drought by changing its root structure to enhance water absorption.
💡 Hint: Consider environments with varying water availability.
Calculate how much energy a plant could save by relying on osmosis more than active transport.
💡 Hint: Think about the cost of energy in nutrient uptake.
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