Weekly quest 1 (Chapter 7 Transport in Plants)

Welcome to our quest list!

You will receive the quest here, so stay update.

Here are the rules before doing your quest
1. Use your own word when answering all the question.
2. Please obey the specified time given before you submit your answer
3. Write your answer in the comment section in the structure shown below

"Name, Class"

"Answer"

Now, let's start our first quest

1. Most stomata are usually found in the lower epidermis of leaves. Suggest why this is the case.
2. Suggest how the following factors may cause the rate of transpiration to increase:
        a. An increase in wind speed
        b. A rise in temperature
3. How does the transpiration cooling mechanism compare with the main cooling mechanism of mammals?
4. Explain how each of the following features adapts xylem vessels for their function of transporting water from roots to leaves.
        a. Total lack of cell contents
        b. No end walls in individual xylem elements
        c. A diameter of between 0.01 mm and 0.2 mm
        d. Lignified walls
        e. pits
5. Endodermis have a thick, waterproof, waxy band of suberin in their cell walls called as Casparian Strip. What is the importance of this casparian strip in the movement of water process? Explain your answer

The quest must be submitted before

- Saturday (11th January) 11.59pm