Plant is autotroph which means it can make its own nutrients by photosynthesis. a. Define photosynthesis. b. Photosynthesis takes place in the mesophyll cells. Name the cells, then complete the table below. Cell Name Shape and Arrangement Function c. Other than from photosynthesis, plant can get nutrients from the soil. Name 4 minerals that the plant gets from the soil, then state the functions. ..... d. With reference to diffusion, osmosis, and active transport, explain how the root hair cell absorbs water and mineral ions from the soil. Water... Mineral ions...

Plant is autotroph which means it can make its own nutrients by photosynthesis. a. Define photosynthesis. b. Photosynthesis takes place in the mesophyll cells. Name the cells, then complete the table below. Cell Name Shape and Arrangement Function c. Other than from photosynthesis, plant can get nutrients from the soil. Name 4 minerals that the plant gets from the soil, then state the functions. ..... d. With reference to diffusion, osmosis, and active transport, explain how the root hair cell absorbs water and mineral ions from the soil. Water... Mineral ions...

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305967359

Author:STARR

Publisher:STARR

Chapter6: Where It Starts-photosynthesis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14SA: In C3 plants, _______ makes sugar production inefficient when stomata close on hot, dry days. a....

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