To confirm the above hypothesis, Maria should perform an experiment to prove that xylem is responsible for the transport of coloured water through the plant. This is called the ascent of sap.
A suitable plant having a tender, semitransparent stem should be selected. The root system of the plant should be cut off and the twig has to be placed half-immersed in a coloured solution of water for about one hour. Later, when the plant is observed, parallely running streaks of coloured water can be seen through the semitransparent stem and other parts of the plant indicating that the xylem is involved in the upward movement of water.
They have increased need to carbohydrates, protein, water and iron.
Carbohydrates is the primary source for energy and active people apparently need more energy for their daily activities.
Protein helps build muscles, even though they only need a small amount more of protein than normal people, they still require protein for muscle buildings.
Water has to be needed as they may excrete more sweat by active activities in the day time. Water can also help remove waster material from body.
Iron helps the production of hemoglobin, which is in the red blood cells that help transport oxygen. As they exercise more, they need more oxygen supply for respiration, therefore there is a need for iron supply.
The answer is B. It will increase blood pressure because the heart is contracting faster
