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Plants have parenchymal cells that will participate in photosynthesis.
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The xylem and phloem will engage in water and food transport in most plants.
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The driving force for water transferring from the roots to the leaves is transpiration, which creates a negative pressure situation for water.
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The reproductive organs for angiosperms are located in the flowers of the plant.
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The fruits of the plant house the seeds, which allow for germination during adequate conditions of warmth, good soil, and light.
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Plant biotechnology mainly involves creating genetically-modified plants that have advantages over plants that are not genetically modified.
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