must pass through the endodermis to enter the xylem. Once water is in the xylem of the
root, it will pass up the xylem of the stem.
Figure 6.28: Step-by-step transport of water in plants, from the roots to the xylem.Investigation: Measuring the uptake of water by rootsAim:To measure the uptake of water by roots.Apparatus:- plastic 2 litre Coke bottle
- water
- soil
- scissors
- measuring scale
- tree or plant cuttings
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