Because Plants Lack the Ability to Directly Use the ________

question 21

Multiple Choice

Because plants lack the ability to directly use the ________ present in the atmosphere,their abundance often depends on bacterial populations present within the soil.

• A) nitrogen
• B) oxygen
• C) water
• D) carbon dioxide

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Capillary

A small, thin-walled blood vessel located in the lungs where gas exchange between the blood and alveoli occurs.

Oxygen Diffusion

The movement of oxygen molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration, essential for respiratory processes in cells.

Bicarbonate Ions

Anions resulting from the dissociation of carbonic acid, playing a significant role in maintaining the body's pH balance.

Plasma Proteins

Proteins present in blood plasma that perform essential functions such as clotting, immune system defense, and maintaining blood pressure.