Plants obtain water and nutrients from the soil. a. What structure in a plant uses water in a metabolic reaction? What is this metabolic process called? b. Describe in detail two mechanisms by which water can move from the roots to this location c. If a plant was exposed to saltwater, how would it affect the above processes? Be specific, including a discussion of water potential d. How do plants absorb minerals from the soil? Does this process require energy?

Plants obtain water and nutrients from the soil. a. What structure in a plant uses water in a metabolic reaction? What is this metabolic process called? b. Describe in detail two mechanisms by which water can move from the roots to this location c. If a plant was exposed to saltwater, how would it affect the above processes? Be specific, including a discussion of water potential d. How do plants absorb minerals from the soil? Does this process require energy?

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter8: Photosynthesis

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