WHAT IS LIFE? A GUIDE TO BIO W/PHYSIO
WHAT IS LIFE? A GUIDE TO BIO W/PHYSIO
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Chapter 19, Problem 11SA
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Which plant structure could be referred to as the ‘food delivery system’ of the plant and why.

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The sugars and nutrients in a plant are transported through the phloem.

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C. Obaerve the roots/root system of Zea mays closely. Aro there special foatures that you observe? What do you call the roots present above the ground? How does this root differ from the other types of root system? Are there any special function (s) of this root type?
1. Identify the labeled cells, tissues and other associated structures. В A P Q A (region) CI C2 S D T E F V W H X Y J Z K A1 C1 (basic and subtype) L A2 M. N АЗ A4 C2 (term for xylem arms) 2. Discuss which pathway permits the passage of most solutes and water inside the roots? Which pathway allows the entry of most of the water and some of the solutes inside the root tissue? Explain how the Casparian strip creates a barrier for substance moving through this pathway and how it is circumvented. D (tissue composition) E (single layer of cells) L (red cellular coating) H (conducting tissue) G (give rise to lateral roots) O (function) K (conducting cell) J (уре of maturation) M I (conducting cell) (specific cell) F (conducting tissue) N (name of plant specimen )
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