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Life Processes in Living Organisms

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Science

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Transportation in Plants

  • Transportation is the process by which substances synthesized or absorbed in one part reach another part of the organism
  • Plants need inorganic substances like nitrogen, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, sodium from soil
  • Xylem conducts water and minerals from roots to all parts
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Excretion in Plants and Animals

  • Excretion: Removal of harmful waste substances from the body
  • In plants: No special excretory organs, waste removal through diffusion and shedding of parts
  • Plant wastes: Stored in vacuoles, old xylem (as resin, gum), and removed through falling leaves/fruits
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Co-ordination in Plants and Humans

  • Co-ordination: Bringing about different processes in proper sequence for smooth functioning
  • Plant movements: Tropisms (growth-related) and growth-irrelevant movements
  • Types of tropisms: Phototropism (light), Gravitropism (gravity), Hydrotropism (water), Chemotropism (chemicals)

Key Concepts

Plants transport water and minerals throughWhen root cells absorb waterWater evaporates from leaf surfaces throughPlants remove waste through simple diffusionConsists of kidneys (filter blood)

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