BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 26, Problem 4SA
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The plants require water, minerals, and gases for carrying out various essential functions including photosynthesis. For this purpose the transportation in plants is essential. In plants, water and other materials are transported with the help of the transport system.
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