BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 26, Problem 7SA
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Water is a chemical compound that is vital to support all life forms. In plants, water is required for carrying out various essential functions including photosynthesis. The water is transported in plants from the roots to its leaves.
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BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Ch. 26 - Prob. 1SACh. 26 - Prob. 2SACh. 26 - Prob. 3SACh. 26 - Prob. 4SACh. 26 - The nutrition of some plants is enhanced by a...Ch. 26 - Water evaporation from plant parts is called...Ch. 26 - Prob. 7SACh. 26 - Prob. 8SACh. 26 - Sieve tubes are part of ___________. a. cortex c....Ch. 26 - Prob. 10SA
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