4.2 - Transport in Plants
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of xylem in plants?
💡 Hint: Think about how plants draw up water from the soil.
What is root pressure?
💡 Hint: Consider how roots interact with water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which tissue is primarily responsible for water transport in plants?
💡 Hint: Remember the water-transporting role of plant tissues.
True or False: Root pressure is sufficient to transport water to the tops of the tallest trees.
💡 Hint: Think about how tall trees manage water transport.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a diagram illustrating the processes of water transport in a plant, labeling xylem, root pressure, capillary action, and transpiration pull. Explain how each component contributes to the overall process.
💡 Hint: Think about how these processes interact.
Analyze how variations in environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature could differently impact transpiration rates and explain their potential consequences for water transport.
💡 Hint: Consider how plants may adapt to fluctuating environments.
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