Practice Mineral Transport (4.2.3) - Plant Physiology

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Question 1.
What is the primary function of the xylem in plants?
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Think about what happens to water absorbed by the roots.
Question 2.
Define passive transport in the context of mineral absorption.
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Consider how substances move naturally in nature.
3Question 3.
What is the main vessel responsible for mineral transport in plants?
- Phloem
- Xylem
- Cortex
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Think about which part of the plant is more woody and supportive.
4Question 4.
True or False: Active transport requires energy to transport minerals across the plant.
- True
- False
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Recall which type of transport uses energy.
Question 5.
Design a simple experiment to test the effect of nutrient-rich water on the growth of a plant. Define your control and variable factors.
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Think about how you can observe differences in growth and what to keep constant.
Question 6.
Explain the mechanisms by which mineral deficiencies can affect photosynthesis in a plant.
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Consider how chlorophyll is related to photosynthesis.

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