Exam 28: Plant Nutrition and Transport

What is the role of the endodermis in nutrient absorption?

Classification.Respond to the following statements with reference to the five plant micronutrients listed below. a.iron b.boron c.manganese d.zinc e.copper -This nutrient is a component of many proteins, including auxin receptors.

-Which of the following does NOT describe the Casparian strip?

-Guard cells

Classification.Respond to the following statements with reference to the five plant macronutrients listed below. a.nitrogen b.potassium c.calcium d.magnesium e.phosphorus -This nutrient helps to maintain turgor pressure.

MATCHING Matching.Choose the most appropriate answer response for each question. a.responsible for opening and closing of stomata b.mouthpart of an aphid c.pipelines of the xylem d.a mutually beneficial association between a fungus and a young root e.structures on roots that house nitrogen-fixing bacteria f.pipelines of the phloem g.evaporation from stems and leaves h.actively transport sucrose into sieve tubes i.eudicot plants that tend to establish symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria j. transport of organic molecules from source region to sink k.a waxy band that forces water to diffuse through cells -tracheids and vessels

Classification.Respond to the following statements with reference to the five plant micronutrients listed below. a.iron b.boron c.manganese d.zinc e.copper -This nutrient plays an important role in cell wall stability.

-Nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert ____ to ____.