Absorption by Roots X A

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What happens to eggplant cells when salt is poured on them?

Back

Water will move out of the eggplant cells and the cells will shrink.

Front

What has the highest water potential?

Back

Pure water.

Front

Does the stem extend and penetrate the soil to increase the absorption process?

Back

False.

Front

What is diffusion?

Back

Substances (things) move from high to low concentration.

Front

Where can a high concentration of water be found?

Back

In the vase.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

Front

What is the role of root hairs in plants?

Back

Root hairs increase the surface area for absorption of water and nutrients.

Front

What is the effect of a hypertonic solution on plant cells?

Back

Plant cells lose water and become plasmolyzed.

Front

What is a hypotonic solution?

Back

A solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

Front

What is the process of active transport?

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The movement of substances against their concentration gradient, requiring energy.