Transport in Plants — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYTransport in Plants3 Marks
Question
What essential role does the root endodermis play during mineral absorption in plants?
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Answer
In plants, nutrients are absorbed through the active and passive transports. The endodermis of roots has many transport proteins embedded in their plasma membrane. Transport proteins in endodermis cells enable plant cells to adjust the quantity and types of solutes to be absorbed from the soil. It regulates the quantity and type of minerals and ions that reach the xylem tissue of plants.
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