4.2.2 - Mechanism of Water Transport
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What is root pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about the pressure created by water entering roots.
Name one mechanism of water transport in plants.
💡 Hint: Consider the ways water moves through plants.
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What creates root pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about how water moves into roots.
True or False: Transpiration pull helps water move downward.
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of water movement in plants.
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If a plant is in a humid environment, how does that affect transpiration and consequently water transport?
💡 Hint: Consider how humidity affects water evaporation.
A plant has strong root pressure but minimal transpiration. Discuss the possible impacts on the plant's health.
💡 Hint: Think about how each mechanism impacts each other.
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