Chapter 36: Q36-1TYU. (page 802)
Which of the following is an adaptation that enhances the uptake of water and minerals by roots?
(A) mycorrhizae
(B) pumping through plasmodesmata
(C) active uptake by vessel elements
(D) rhythmic contractions by cells in the root cortex
Short Answer
(A) The option 鈥渕ycorrhizae鈥 is true.
(B) The option 鈥減umping through plasmodesmata鈥 is false.
(C) The option 鈥渁ctive uptake by vessel elements鈥 is false.
(D) The option 鈥渞hythmic contractions by cells in the root cortex鈥 is false.
