4.2.3 - Mineral Transport
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of the xylem in plants?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to water absorbed by the roots.
Define passive transport in the context of mineral absorption.
💡 Hint: Consider how substances move naturally in nature.
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What is the main vessel responsible for mineral transport in plants?
💡 Hint: Think about which part of the plant is more woody and supportive.
True or False: Active transport requires energy to transport minerals across the plant.
💡 Hint: Recall which type of transport uses energy.
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Design a simple experiment to test the effect of nutrient-rich water on the growth of a plant. Define your control and variable factors.
💡 Hint: Think about how you can observe differences in growth and what to keep constant.
Explain the mechanisms by which mineral deficiencies can affect photosynthesis in a plant.
💡 Hint: Consider how chlorophyll is related to photosynthesis.
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