Question

(c) When plants are grown in a solution that includes a poison that prevents respiration,
the roots continue to absorb water, but do not absorb many ions.
Explain this result.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Absorbing minerals

Plants can only absorb soluble minerals (those that can dissolve in water). They absorb minerals dissolved in solution from the soil through their root hair cells. However, the concentration of minerals in the soil is very low.

Answer 2

Answer:

because the concentration of minerals in the soil is very low due to the poision.

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