What Does the Suffix -Blast Mean

question 97

Multiple Choice

What does the suffix -blast mean?

• A) destroy
• B) immature cell
• C) build
• D) new

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Definitions:

Cotransport

A membrane transport mechanism that simultaneously moves two substances across a cell membrane in the same direction, one typically driving the movement of the other.

Transpiration

The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released into the atmosphere.

Translocation

The process in plants where nutrients and sugars produced in the leaves are transported to other parts of the plant through the phloem.

Phloem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of sugars and nutrients from the leaves down to the roots.