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Which macronutrient makes up almost 98% of a plant's dry weight?
Which macronutrient makes up almost 98% of a plant's dry weight?
What is the main solute for osmotic regulation in plants?
What is the main solute for osmotic regulation in plants?
Which macronutrient is an essential component of chlorophyll?
Which macronutrient is an essential component of chlorophyll?
What is the most common nutritional problem for plants?
What is the most common nutritional problem for plants?
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What is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted to ammonia, nitrites, or nitrates?
What is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted to ammonia, nitrites, or nitrates?
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Which of the following is true about macronutrients and micronutrients in plants?
Which of the following is true about macronutrients and micronutrients in plants?
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Which of the following explains how ions/nutrients are moved into plant cells in the root systems?
Which of the following explains how ions/nutrients are moved into plant cells in the root systems?
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How do symbiotic relationships with bacteria, archaea, and/or fungi aid in nutrient acquisition at the root systems?
How do symbiotic relationships with bacteria, archaea, and/or fungi aid in nutrient acquisition at the root systems?
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What is the process by which water transpires from absorption at the roots to evaporation at the stomata?
What is the process by which water transpires from absorption at the roots to evaporation at the stomata?
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After being produced via photosynthesis in a source cell, how do sugars move through the phloem?
After being produced via photosynthesis in a source cell, how do sugars move through the phloem?
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Which of the following is an example of a nutritional adaptation in plants?
Which of the following is an example of a nutritional adaptation in plants?
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What is the main function of haustoria in parasitic plants?
What is the main function of haustoria in parasitic plants?
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Where are most carnivorous plants typically found?
Where are most carnivorous plants typically found?
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Which of the following is NOT a method of obtaining water and nutrients in plants?
Which of the following is NOT a method of obtaining water and nutrients in plants?
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What is the main source of water and nutrients for epiphytic bromeliads?
What is the main source of water and nutrients for epiphytic bromeliads?
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Which of the following is a function of root hairs in plants?
Which of the following is a function of root hairs in plants?
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What is the function of the Casparian strip in the endodermis of roots?
What is the function of the Casparian strip in the endodermis of roots?
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What is the main driving force behind the upward movement of water in the xylem?
What is the main driving force behind the upward movement of water in the xylem?
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What is the role of stomata in plants?
What is the role of stomata in plants?
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What factors influence the opening and closing of stomata?
What factors influence the opening and closing of stomata?
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Which of the following adaptations helps prevent excessive water loss in dry climates?
Which of the following adaptations helps prevent excessive water loss in dry climates?
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When the stomata of plant A are closed while those of plant B are open, which plant is likely able to produce more sugars through photosynthesis?
When the stomata of plant A are closed while those of plant B are open, which plant is likely able to produce more sugars through photosynthesis?
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Which of the following routes is not used by water to travel from root hair to xylem?
Which of the following routes is not used by water to travel from root hair to xylem?
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Which tree has to expend more energy to move water up the trunk due to cohesion-tension and transpiration, a 5-meter tall tree A or a 10-meter tall tree B?
Which tree has to expend more energy to move water up the trunk due to cohesion-tension and transpiration, a 5-meter tall tree A or a 10-meter tall tree B?
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Which of the following is true about transpiration?
Which of the following is true about transpiration?
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Which of the following is a key component of phloem sap?
Which of the following is a key component of phloem sap?
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What is the main driving force behind the movement of sugars through the phloem?
What is the main driving force behind the movement of sugars through the phloem?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sugar sink?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sugar sink?
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Which of the following is a tissue where sugar exits the phloem?
Which of the following is a tissue where sugar exits the phloem?
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What is the process by which sucrose enters companion cells from source tissues?
What is the process by which sucrose enters companion cells from source tissues?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of phloem sap?
Which of the following is NOT a component of phloem sap?
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What is the main function of the phloem in plants?
What is the main function of the phloem in plants?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sugar concentrations in the phloem?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sugar concentrations in the phloem?
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What is the pressure flow mechanism in the phloem?
What is the pressure flow mechanism in the phloem?
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How is sucrose unloaded in young, growing leaves?
How is sucrose unloaded in young, growing leaves?
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How do leaves modified into spines decrease water loss in dry climates?
How do leaves modified into spines decrease water loss in dry climates?
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Which plant, plant A or plant B, is likely able to produce more sugars through photosynthesis when the stomata of plant A are closed while those of plant B are open?
Which plant, plant A or plant B, is likely able to produce more sugars through photosynthesis when the stomata of plant A are closed while those of plant B are open?
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What is the process by which water transpires from absorption at the roots to evaporation at the stomata?
What is the process by which water transpires from absorption at the roots to evaporation at the stomata?
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What is the main function of the phloem in plants?
What is the main function of the phloem in plants?
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What is the main driving force behind the upward movement of water in the xylem?
What is the main driving force behind the upward movement of water in the xylem?
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What are the eight micronutrients that plants require in tiny quantities?
What are the eight micronutrients that plants require in tiny quantities?
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What are the six macronutrients that make up almost 98% of a plant's dry weight?
What are the six macronutrients that make up almost 98% of a plant's dry weight?
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What are the three types of symbiotic relationships between plants and other organisms?
What are the three types of symbiotic relationships between plants and other organisms?
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How do fungi benefit from the symbiotic relationship with plants?
How do fungi benefit from the symbiotic relationship with plants?
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How do plants benefit from the symbiotic relationship with fungi?
How do plants benefit from the symbiotic relationship with fungi?
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What are the four distinct tissue layers of a root, from the outside in?
What are the four distinct tissue layers of a root, from the outside in?
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What is the role of root hairs in nutrient absorption?
What is the role of root hairs in nutrient absorption?
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What is the function of the Casparian strip in the endodermis?
What is the function of the Casparian strip in the endodermis?
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What is the main driving force behind the upward movement of water in the xylem?
What is the main driving force behind the upward movement of water in the xylem?
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What factors influence the opening and closing of stomata?
What factors influence the opening and closing of stomata?
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Explain how hydroponics aided in identifying macronutrients vs. micronutrients.
Explain how hydroponics aided in identifying macronutrients vs. micronutrients.
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Explain how ions/nutrients are moved into plant cells in the root systems.
Explain how ions/nutrients are moved into plant cells in the root systems.
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Explain how symbiotic relationships with bacteria, archaea, and/or fungi aid in nutrient acquisition at the root systems.
Explain how symbiotic relationships with bacteria, archaea, and/or fungi aid in nutrient acquisition at the root systems.
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Describe how transpiration of water occurs from absorption at the roots to evaporation at the stomata.
Describe how transpiration of water occurs from absorption at the roots to evaporation at the stomata.
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Describe the movement of sugars through the phloem after being produced via photosynthesis in a source cell.
Describe the movement of sugars through the phloem after being produced via photosynthesis in a source cell.
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What are some nutritional adaptations of plants?
What are some nutritional adaptations of plants?
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How do epiphytic bromeliads obtain water and nutrients?
How do epiphytic bromeliads obtain water and nutrients?
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What are haustoria and how do parasitic plants use them?
What are haustoria and how do parasitic plants use them?
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How do carnivorous plants obtain nutrients?
How do carnivorous plants obtain nutrients?
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Where are most carnivorous plants typically found?
Where are most carnivorous plants typically found?
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What is the pressure flow mechanism in the phloem?
What is the pressure flow mechanism in the phloem?
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How is sucrose unloaded in young, growing leaves?
How is sucrose unloaded in young, growing leaves?
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What is the main driving force behind the movement of sugars through the phloem?
What is the main driving force behind the movement of sugars through the phloem?
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Why is sucrose more concentrated in companion cells than in the photosynthetic cells where it is produced?
Why is sucrose more concentrated in companion cells than in the photosynthetic cells where it is produced?
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What is the process by which sucrose enters companion cells from source tissues?
What is the process by which sucrose enters companion cells from source tissues?
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