Pathwaus Througgh Plant Flashcards

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What is the APOPLAST way

A

Passgwe of water through nonliving pets of cell eg via cell wall

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Symplast pathway

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Movement. Of water through LIVING parts of cell eg cytoplasm to cytoplasm the via plasmodesmata

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3
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What happens as water evaporates into air spaces form cytoplasm

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Lowers osmotic potential of cell (more negative) water will then be drawn from neighbouring cells (less negative and wp) via plasmodesmata

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4
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Where are these pathways used

A

Root and leaf

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5
Q

How will more water be transported

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In apoplast pathway cuz less resistance as. I cytoplasm I’m dead cells

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How do endodermis cells ensure water entering stele does so via symplast

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EnDodermis cells are impregnated with Suberin (called casparian strip)
It is water period therefore water forced symplast pathway THROUGH PLASMAMEMBRANE

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