BOT2603
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2023
, Assignment 01
Due date: 25 August 2023 @ 11:00 PM
Unique number for this assignment: 380814
Question 1 [10]
1.1 Discuss the following unique properties of the water molecule:
1.1.1 Configuration (structure)
1.1.2 Polarity
1.1.3 Hydrogen bond
1.1.4 Covalent bond
Question 2 [25]
2.1 Distinguish between semi-permeable and differentially permeable
membranes. (5)
2.2 Define incipient plasmolysis and plasmolysis, further explain how these
phenomena relate to the osmotic and pressure potential inside water. (10)
2.3 Describe the radial transport of water and solutes through apoplast and
symplast of the root to the xylem. (10)
Question 3 [15]
Give an overview of the influence of environmental conditions on stomatal
reaction.
Total: 50 marks
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2023
, Assignment 01
Due date: 25 August 2023 @ 11:00 PM
Unique number for this assignment: 380814
Question 1 [10]
1.1 Discuss the following unique properties of the water molecule:
1.1.1 Configuration (structure)
1.1.2 Polarity
1.1.3 Hydrogen bond
1.1.4 Covalent bond
Question 2 [25]
2.1 Distinguish between semi-permeable and differentially permeable
membranes. (5)
2.2 Define incipient plasmolysis and plasmolysis, further explain how these
phenomena relate to the osmotic and pressure potential inside water. (10)
2.3 Describe the radial transport of water and solutes through apoplast and
symplast of the root to the xylem. (10)
Question 3 [15]
Give an overview of the influence of environmental conditions on stomatal
reaction.
Total: 50 marks