Biology 5090 · O Level · Uptake and transport of water and ions

Uptake and transport of water and ions — practice question

Part C
(a)[4]

Explain how water is absorbed into a plant.

(b)[6]

Suggest and explain why plants that take in a toxic chemical from the soil that reduces the rate of respiration do not grow as well as those growing in toxin-free soils.

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