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Author Question: Why did the water move up the tube when the plant stem was first cut? What will be an ideal ... (Read 27 times)

SGallaher96

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on: Jul 21, 2018
Why did the water move up the tube when the plant stem was first cut?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When growing a root crop in the field, how is the roots growth monitored?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Smiles0805

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Osmosis is occurring and the roots continue to absorb water and, through capillary
action, move it up the stump



Answer to Question 2

Certain plants are selected and pulled from the soil to check root growth


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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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