4.2.3 - Importance Of Water & Inorganic Ions To Plants Flashcards
Describe The Importance Of Water & Inorganic Ions To Plants
(3 Points)
~ Need them so plants can perform different functions efficiently.
~ Absorbed through the root hairs on the root and travel up the xylem vessels.
~ Symptoms such as yellow leaves and stunted growth, will show when there is a deficiency in substances.
Describe The Importance Of Water
(4 Points)
~ Required for photosynthesis.
~ Provides a transport medium for minerals.
~ Maintains turgidity in plant cells through pressure in cell vacuoles.
~ Regulates temperature to ensure enzymes can function at their optimum rate.
Describe The Importance Of Magnesium Ions
(2 Points)
~ Important requirement for the production of chlorophyll.
~ Provides green colour, required for photosynthesis.
Describe The Importance Of Nitrate Ions
(2 Points)
~ Required for the synthesis of DNA, proteins and chlorophyll.
~ Required for plant growth and production of fruits and seeds.
Describe The Importance Of Calcium Ions
(2 Points)
~ Important for cell wall components.
~ Required for plant growth.