State that some mineral ions and organic compounds can be transported within plants dissolved in water

SouravOctober 29, 2024

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Statement: Yes, within plants, some mineral ions and organic compounds are indeed transported, and this transport occurs with these substances dissolved in water, which is moved through the plant via its vascular system.

Rationale:

• Transport of Nutrients and Organic Compounds: Plants transport water, mineral ions (nutrients), and organic compounds (products of photosynthesis) throughout their structure.
• Role of Water in Transport: Water serves as the medium in which these substances are dissolved and transported, primarily through the xylem for minerals and water, and the phloem for organic compounds.
• Mechanisms Involved: Transport mechanisms such as the cohesion-tension theory (xylem) and osmosis (general cellular transport) facilitate the movement of water and its dissolved contents.

Key Points:

1. Mineral Ions: Transported within the plant, dissolved in water.
2. Organic Compounds: Also transported within the plant, dissolved in water.
3. Medium of Transport: Water, through the plant’s vascular system (xylem and phloem).