Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 23, Plant Structure and Function - 23.2 - Roots - 23.2 Assessment - Page 673: 2b

Answer

Water is absorbed by the roots through the process of osmosis, where roots transport the water upward creating lower concentration of water inside the roots. This creates higher concentration outside, and water is diffused from higher to lower concentration.

Work Step by Step

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