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The main stem or a branch of the main axial system of a plant, developed from the plumule of the embryo and typically bearing leaves.


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a SUPER DUPER DIFFICULT QUESTION!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

... to a region of lower pressure (a very important concept in the mammarian breathing mechanism). WHY does this happen??????? I guess my confusion stems from the fact that (according to my book) the property above and diffusion are totally different things, as evident in transpiration. Diffusion ...

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by thewax
Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:06 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a SUPER DUPER DIFFICULT QUESTION!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
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a SUPER DUPER DIFFICULT QUESTION!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

... to a region of lower pressure (a very important concept in the mammarian breathing mechanism). WHY does this happen??????? I guess my confusion stems from the fact that (according to my book) the property above and diffusion are totally different things, as evident in transpiration. Diffusion ...

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by thewax
Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:43 pm
 
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Topic: a SUPER DUPER DIFFICULT QUESTION!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
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Re: Confusion over terms related to genetics

... forms are variants, so "polymorphism" and "variant" are essentially synonymous. It is my opinion that much of the confusion stems from the misuse of the word "mutation". Medical people love using this word, and will do so at any opportunity. The first sequence of ...

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by wbla3335
Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:45 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Confusion over terms related to genetics
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Re: Discuss the importance of transportation systems in stems.

Did you mean TRANSPIRATION or TRANSPORTATION? If you meant transportation then I gave you a good start, just work it out. Think of it this way, if the plant HAD no transportation system (i.e ways of transporting all the goods the plants needs) than what would happen? You should be able to figure it ...

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by Darwin420
Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:04 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Discuss the importance of transportation systems in stems.
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Discuss the importance of transportation systems in stems.

Im sorry but i don't understand... I got 2nd question, but not first one Discuss the importance of transportation systems in stems.

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by gotmilk
Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:36 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Discuss the importance of transportation systems in stems.
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