Mineral Nutrients Are Actively Transported Across the Endodermis, a Process

question 103

Multiple Choice

Mineral nutrients are actively transported across the endodermis, a process that requires that roots be a continuous sink for:

• A)O₂.
• B)carbohydrates.
• C)a nutrient-rich flow of soil water.
• D)CO₂.

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Definitions:

Epithelial Tissue

A type of tissue that lines the outer surfaces of organs and blood vessels, as well as the inner surfaces of cavities in many internal organs.

Cuboidal

Describes cells that are roughly cube-shaped and can be found lining various glands and ducts in the body.

Epithelial Cell Shape

Describes the physical form of epithelial cells, commonly classified as squamous, cuboidal, or columnar.

Spherical

Having the shape of a sphere; completely round in three dimensions.