Active transport in plant root cells requires that those cells have access to O₂. Normally there is enough O₂available in air pockets in the soil, but flooded soil has very little O₂. Thus, unless they have special adaptations, plants in flooded soil effectively have no active transport in their roots. Which of the following should you expect to occur for trees without special adaptations to flooding after several days in flooded soil?

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Active transport requires energy, often in the form of ATP, which is generated through cellular respiration processes that require oxygen (O₂). In flooded conditions, the lack of oxygen would inhibit active transport, leading to reduced uptake of water and nutrients. This can cause plants to wilt due to insufficient water and nutrient absorption.

Active Transport in Plant Root Cells Requires That Those Cells