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Why do molecules diffuse down their concentration gradients ?

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ICSE-TRANSPORT IN PLANTS -TEST YOUR PROGRESS (SHORT/LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)
  1. Explain the stomatal movement based on kion-transport.

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  2. The clay soil holds more water than sandy soil. Why?

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  3. Why do molecules diffuse down their concentration gradients ?

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  4. Write short notes on Importance of H2O in plants.

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  5. Write short notes on Advantage of turgidity to plants

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  6. Briefly explain the following physiological processes: Factors affec...

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  7. Briefly explain the following physiological processes: Significance ...

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  8. Give an account of the different types of soil water

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  9. Give a brief account of the mechanism of water absorption by plants.

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  10. Discuss the cohesion-tension-transpiration pull theory for uptake of w...

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  11. What are guard cells ? Explain their role in regulating transpiration

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  12. Explain the movement of water cell to cell across the root: from the s...

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  13. Define the term water potential. What are its components?

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  14. Describe the chemiosmotic mechanism by which mineral lons cross plasma...

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  15. Explain the uptake of mineral nutrients by the plant.

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  16. According to carbonic acid exchange theory of mineral salt absorption ...

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  17. Describe in brief mineral absorption

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  18. Minerals absorbed by the roots travel up the xylem. How do they reach ...

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  19. Water is indispensable for life. What properties of water make it usef...

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  20. Discuss the cohesion-tension-transpiration pull theory for uptake of w...

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