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Osmosis 'works' in photosynthesise to transport liquids (mostly water) up the plant, generally from underground, to the areas of the plant where the photosynthesis occurs, and then in moving the sap away.

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How is osmosis involved in supplying water for photosynthesis in the leaf?

Because osmosis is related to the movement of water molecules.


Does osmosis primarily release oxygen into the atmosphere?

No, photosynthesis. Oxygen is a byproduct of photosynthesis.


Why does water have to go through osmosis?

because of the photosynthesis


What is another word for photosynthesis such as energy?

the other name of photosynthesis is reverse osmosis


What process does not occur in animal cells?

The process of osmosis and photosynthesis are not performed by animal cells.


How is osmosis important to farmers?

Osmosis is a basic cell process that is vital for any agriculturalist. Osmosis has applications mineral and water absorption by plant roots, absorption of fertilizers and herbicides,and the absorption of nutrients produced during photosynthesis are just a few. In addition there is the reverse osmosis process of desalinating water that can be used for irrigation purposes.


What organism is used in the osmosis experiment?

A potato is used in the osmosis experiment.


How do the water and nutrients get to the leaves?

Through a process called osmosis and another one called photosynthesis.


How are these requirement obtained by the plant?

The plant's requirements are obtained through biological actions such as photosynthesis and osmosis. A plant can take up water and nutrients from the ground through osmosis.


When water becomes limited what generally happens to the rate of photosynthesis?

it stops and the plant wilts due to osmosis


What is reverse osmosis used for?

Reverse osmosis is used for water purification, such as in a water treatment plant.


Which process does NOT release energy from glucose?

Assuming it is a multiple choice, the answer should be Photosynthesis, because photosynthesis forms glucose as opposed to breaking it down