Question
Below is an illustration of a cross section of a plant root showing the transportation of substances in the plant
(a) Name the substances transported along the paths labeled k and L.
K-
L-
(b) Give a reason for your answer in L above.
(a) Name the substances transported along the paths labeled k and L.
K-
L-
(b) Give a reason for your answer in L above.
Answer
(a) K- manufacture food/nutrient /carbon (IV) oxide; Acc.specific nutrients.
L-Water and mineral salts /oxygen; Ref: water or mineral salts /oxygen; Ref: Minerals
(b) Water and mineral salts /oxygen are transported/absorbed by L.
L-Water and mineral salts /oxygen; Ref: water or mineral salts /oxygen; Ref: Minerals
(b) Water and mineral salts /oxygen are transported/absorbed by L.