Biology
Biology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321794260
Author: Audesirk, Teresa/ Audesirk
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 43.7, Problem 1CYL
Summary Introduction

To explain:

The mineral and water are taken up by roots.

Introduction:

Root is the main part of the vascular plant which is buried under the soil. It forms the root system of plants. Its main function is the absorption of water and dissolved minerals from the soil. It provides support to plant’s body and also involves food and nutrient storage.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The function of the Casparian strip in mineral and water uptake.

Introduction:

Plants are defined as the autotrophic eukaryotes as they have a complex cell with a nucleus. They are called autotrophs because they are able to synthesize their own food by the process of photosynthesis.

Summary Introduction

To describe:

Root pressure.

Introduction:

Root is the main part of the vascular plant which is buried under the soil. It forms the root system of plants. Its main function is the absorption of water and dissolved minerals from the soil. It provides support to plant’s body and also involves food and nutrient storage.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The importance of mycorrhizae and nitrogen-fixing bacteria in plant nutrition.

Introduction:

Nitrogen present in the environment is fixed in plants by lightning along with some beneficial microbes. Symbiotic microbes like Rhizobium and cyanobacteria are known to fix nitrogen into ammonia.

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