7.2 Transport mechanisms

Question 1

As the water potential decreases the hydrostatic pressure

Answer 1

decreases

Question 2

Plants roots are responsible for the uptake of water and mineral ions and can have ___ ___ to increase the ___ ___ for absorption[tion of ___

Answer 2

root hairs, surface area , substances

Question 3

Root hair cells take in mineral ions from the soil by (2)

Answer 3

diffusion or active transport

Question 4

The uptake of minerals ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ , then the uptake of water occurs by ___

Answer 4

lowers the water potential of the root hair cells , osmosis

Question 5

Plants must take in a constant supply of water and dissolved minerals to compensate for the continuous loss of water by ___ in the leaves so that they can ___ and produce proteins

Answer 5

transpiration , photosynthesise

Question 6

2 pathways that water + dissolved solutes can take (2)

Answer 6

1. apoplast
2. symplast