Transport of water and minerals in plants

Which part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?

• root nodules

• root hair

• root cortex

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The semi permeable membrane is called ____________

• solid membrane

• plasma membrane

• liquid membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

_____________ acts as a medium for absorption of essential minerals from the soil.

• microbes

• salt

• water

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Roots have an outer most single layer of cells called __________

• epidermis

• hypodermis

• endodermis

The movement of water molecules from a region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration across a semi permeable membrane.

• active transport

• diffusion

• osmosis

From the root hair, water enters the __________

• leaves

• stem

• adjacent root cells

The movement of water creates pressure in the _________

• soil

• roots

• stem

The movement of liquid or solid molecules from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration by utilizing energy.

• diffusion

• osmosis

• active transport

The movement of solid, liquid or gas molecules from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration, until concentration in both regions is equal.

• diffusion

• osmosis

• active transport

The energy required for movement of molecules against the concentration gradient is obtained from ____________

• photosynthesis

• respiration

• transpiration