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What is a plant's response to gravity called?
A plant's response to gravity is called gravitropism or geotropism.
What is an effect that adhesion produces?
One effect that adhesion produces is the ability of water to be transported through plants against gravity. This is due to the cohesive and adhesive properties of water molecules, allowing them to stick together and to the walls of plant vessels, helping to pull water up from the roots to the leaves.
Why did the radicle and shoot did not grow in the same direction?
The radicle and shoot grow in different directions due to the influence of gravitropism, a plant's response to gravity. The radicle, which is the embryonic root, grows downwards towards gravity to anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil. In contrast, the shoot grows upwards against gravity to reach sunlight for photosynthesis. This differential growth direction allows for optimal positioning and resource acquisition for the developing plant.
What is the name for a plant's growth response to gravity?
Certain plants react to gravity by growing against it or towards it. It is the tropism of gravity called a geotropism. For example, if a potted plant falls over then it will continue to grow towards the sky. If a mudslide occurs and it drastically tilts the land where a tree grows, the tropism allows the tree to grow upwards. Alternatively, geotropism works for roots as well. Roots will respond to gravity by growing downwards. It can be observed that no matter which way a seed is planted the roots and the shoots respond to gravity in opposite ways. Plant hormones, auxins are responsible for this response. Phototropism is the response of plants to light.
What is it called when water rises against gravity?
Capillary action is when water rises against gravity due to the interaction between the water molecules and the surface of a narrow container, such as a straw or plant roots. This phenomenon occurs because the adhesive forces between the water and the container's surface are stronger than the cohesive forces between the water molecules.
Dr Esau discovered that plant viruses and sugars can be transported through plant tissues via?
Phloem (Sieve tubes)
What are vascular tissue in plants?
The vascular tissues in plants are composed of Xylem and Phloem. These tissues allow nutrients and water to be transported in the other parts of the plant.
What type of plant which contains tissues of tube like elongated cells through which water and food are transported?
Stem
What force causes water to be transported to the plant shorter than 3 meters?
gravity * * * * * capillary pressure
How is glucose transported through the plant?
Glucose is transported to all the parts in the plant,especially the Mesophyll Spongy Layer..which is on top on the stomata and guard cells.It's transported to feed the plant.It is not transported as glucose because its very reactive and can get into chemical reactions where its not needed or wanted.And might be lost.Its converted to starch to be stored or used for energy.Dont want to get into detail.Jazakallahu Khair.
How materials for photosynthesis move through a vascular plant?
The material is transported using Xylem and Phloem tissues.
Which plant structure takes in water?
The roots of a plant are responsible for taking in water from the soil through a process called osmosis. This water is then transported to the rest of the plant through specialized tissues called xylem.
Where does the xylem get water?
The xylem gets water from the roots of the plant through the process of transpiration and root pressure. Water is absorbed by the plant's roots from the soil and transported through the xylem tissues to the rest of the plant.
In what vascular tissue is sugar mainly transported?
Sugar is mainly transported in the phloem, which is one of the two types of vascular tissues in plants. The phloem is responsible for the translocation of organic nutrients, particularly sucrose, from sources such as leaves (where photosynthesis occurs) to sinks like roots, fruits, and growing tissues. This transport process is essential for plant growth and energy distribution.
What is Geo-Tropism?
Geotropism is a plant growth or movement in response to gravity. Upward growth of the plant's parts against gravity is called negative geotropism, whilst downward growth of roots is called positive geotropism.
This tissue transports food and water to the plant?
Xylem Tissue
What part of the plant gets the most water?
The roots of a plant typically absorb the most water from the soil. Water is taken up by the root hairs and transported throughout the plant to support various physiological processes. Transport tissues like xylem help move water from the roots to the rest of the plant.
