Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
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Chapter 29.7, Problem 3CC
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The formation of non-lethal spiral splash around the bark of apple tree that can be removed after the growing season makes apple sweeter.
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The plant organs, which produce the sugar (glucose) by photosynthetic pathway or splitting of starch into glucose, are called sugar sources. The mature leaves are the example of sugar sources. The plant organs, which are centers for the consumption of glucose and also act as a depository for the sugar molecules, are called sugar sinks. The fruits, stems, buds, and growing roots are sugar sinks.
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Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Ch. 29.1 - Why is long-distance transport important for...Ch. 29.1 - Prob. 2CCCh. 29.1 - WHAT IF? Some plants can detect increased levels...Ch. 29.2 - If a plant cell immersed in distilled water has a...Ch. 29.2 - How would a reduction in the number of aquaporin...Ch. 29.2 - WHAT IF? What would happen if you put plant...Ch. 29.3 - Prob. 1CCCh. 29.3 - WHAT IF? If an element increases the growth rate...Ch. 29.3 - Prob. 3CCCh. 29.4 - Prob. 1CC
Ch. 29.4 - Prob. 2CCCh. 29.4 - Prob. 3CCCh. 29.5 - A scientist adds a water-soluble inhibitor of...Ch. 29.5 - WHAT IF? Suppose an Arabidopsis mutant lacking...Ch. 29.5 - Prob. 3CCCh. 29.6 - Prob. 1CCCh. 29.6 - WHAT IF? If you buy cut flowers, why might the...Ch. 29.6 - Prob. 3CCCh. 29.7 - Prob. 1CCCh. 29.7 - Prob. 2CCCh. 29.7 - Prob. 3CCCh. 29 - Which structure or compartment is part of the...Ch. 29 - Prob. 2TYUCh. 29 - Prob. 3TYUCh. 29 - What would enhance water uptake by a plant cell?...Ch. 29 - Prob. 5TYUCh. 29 - Compared with a cell with few aquaporin proteins...Ch. 29 - Two groups of tomatoes were grown in the...Ch. 29 - Prob. 8TYUCh. 29 - Prob. 9TYUCh. 29 - SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY A Minnesota gardener notes that...Ch. 29 - Prob. 11TYUCh. 29 - FOCUS ON INTERACTIONS The soil in which plants...Ch. 29 - Prob. 13TYU
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