A researcher observes that water absorption by roots is significantly reduced when the plant is treated with a respiratory inhibitor. Which of the following best explains this observation?
Respiratory inhibitors directly block aquaporin function, preventing water movement.
Respiration is essential for maintaining root cell turgidity, which is directly linked to water absorption.
Active transport of ions into the root cells requires energy, creating a water potential gradient that drives water uptake.
Inhibition of respiration disrupts the cohesion-tension theory, preventing water movement through the xylem.
Related Questions
Absorption of water by root hairs is an example for?
Passive transport of water
Energy is not utilized
Special type of diffusion of solvents
All of these
Ascent of sap is
    Active and requires energy expenditure by the soil
Passive, and no requirement of energy by the plants
Active and requires energy expenditure by the plants
    Passive unless soil is dry
Absorption of water by root hairs is an example for?
Passive transport of water
Energy is not utilized
Special type of diffusion of solvents
All of these
    Study the following statements
I.    Most minerals must enter the roots by active absorption into cytoplasm and epidermal cells
II.    Ions are absorbed by both passive and active transport
III.    Active absorption does not require energy
IV.    Active uptake of ions is responsible for osmosis
Choose the correct option in reference to the statements given above
I and II
II and III
I, II and III
I, II and IV
Why all the minerals present in soil can not be passively absorbed by roots?
Mineral existence as ions is more than absorption
    Due to less concentration of ion in root interior than soil
Due to more concentration of ions in root interior than in soil
None of the above
Why all the minerals present in soil can not be passively absorbed by roots?
Mineral existence as ions is more than absorption
    Due to less concentration of ion in root interior than soil
Due to more concentration of ions in root interior than in soil
None of the above
