Guides: BIOL 1720: Biology for Science Majors II: Resource Acquisition and Transport

Plant Resource Acquisition and Transport in Media

Photosynthesis
A 12:26 minute YouTube video about the process of photosynthesis from Bozeman Science.
Transportation in Plants
A 3:47 minute YouTube video about root absorption of water and transpiration at the leaves from Sybios Soft Tech.

A New Look at Old Forests
Forests take up less carbon dioxide and produce less energy as they age. A 2014 article from esciencenews.com
Chemical Transport in Plants Likened to That of Humans
Plant roots resemble the human blood-brain barrier in their ability to selectively transport chemicals. A 2014 article from sciencedaily.com
Water Filter from the Sapwood in Pine Tree Branches
The xylem in pine trees can filter out most types of bacteria from transported water. A 2014 article from sciencedaily.com

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