Energy Use In Plants Flashcards
1
Q
Why do plants need to absorb nitrates from the soil?
A
For healthy growth
2
Q
How do they normally absorb nutrients?
A
by diffusion, but the concentration of nitrates outside the plant is lower than that inside.
3
Q
What do a plant have to do then to absorb the nitrates?
A
A plant has to use energy from respiration to absorb nitrates by active transport
