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What is the primary function of the xylem in plants?
What is the primary function of the xylem in plants?
- Transporting food
- Translocating hormones
- Transporting water and minerals (correct)
- Absorbing nutrients from soil
Which of the following describes the role of root hairs?
Which of the following describes the role of root hairs?
- Conducting food through the plant
- Supporting plant structure
- Facilitating transpiration in leaves
- Absorbing water and minerals from the soil (correct)
What is the function of the phloem in plant transport mechanisms?
What is the function of the phloem in plant transport mechanisms?
- Transporting water and minerals
- Absorbing nutrients from the soil
- Facilitating transpiration
- Translocating food (correct)
What process involves the loss of water from leaves in plants?
What process involves the loss of water from leaves in plants?
Which statement best describes the vascular system in plants?
Which statement best describes the vascular system in plants?
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Root hairs
Root hairs
Tiny extensions of root cells that increase the surface area for water and mineral absorption from the soil.
Xylem
Xylem
Plant tissue responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from roots to leaves and other parts.
Phloem
Phloem
Plant tissue responsible for transporting food (sugars) produced during photosynthesis to all parts of the plant.
Vascular system
Vascular system
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Transpiration
Transpiration
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