the leaves.
there is more surface area = more sunlight for chloroplasts
Diatom Cells are enclosed in a cell wall made up of silica or hydrated silicon dioxide namely frustule. The frustule has small walls where nutrients enter, enabling it to perform photosynthesis the same way plants do.
diffusion is the movement of molecules or stuff through the cell membrane
osmosis is the movement of water
water move from high contration to lower concentration
the there is salt outside of the cells the water will move out of the cell membrane and if there is salt inside the cells the water will move into the cell
Answer: Providing shelter and spawning grounds to a wide range of ocean life, coral reefs serve an important role in the marine ecosystem. ... Another role is protection from strong ocean currents and high waves. As the name "barrier reef" implies, reefs act as a barrier protecting the shorelines.
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