Psyllium, derived from the psyllium seed, is effective in lowering cholesterol.

Beta-glucans, found in oats and barley, are known to help lower cholesterol levels.

Valerian root is commonly used in herbal medicine for its calming effects and ability to reduce anxiety.

Psyllium, a soluble fiber from the psyllium plant, is effective in lowering cholesterol.

Meiosis is the process that allows for genetic variation in plant populations, which is essential for evolution.

Hybridization allows for the transfer of genetic material between different plant species, leading to new varieties.

Evolution allows plants to adapt to different environments over time through mechanisms like natural selection.

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy, producing glucose and oxygen.

Mutation introduces new genetic variations, which can lead to the evolution of new traits in response to environmental changes.

Vegetative propagation is a form of asexual reproduction where new plants grow from runners or stolons.

All types of selection (stabilizing, directional, and disruptive) can lead to rapid evolution of plant traits in response to environmental pressures.

Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

Replication is the process by which DNA is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules.

Crossing over is the process where homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, increasing genetic diversity.

Phototropism is the growth of a plant in response to light direction.

Phototropism is the growth of a plant towards light, driven by differential growth rates.

Translation directly follows transcription, where the mRNA is translated into a polypeptide chain at the ribosome.

Photosynthesis is the process that converts light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

Translation is the process by which the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is translated into a sequence of amino acids, forming a protein.

Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.

Inheritance is the process by which genetic material is passed from parents to offspring.

Pollination is the process of transferring pollen to enable fertilization.

Transpiration is the process that drives the movement of water from the roots through the plant to the leaves.

Transpiration creates a negative pressure in the leaves, which pulls water upward through the xylem.

Carbon fixation occurs during the dark reactions, specifically in the Calvin cycle.

Water splitting occurs during the light reactions, producing oxygen and electrons.

Carbon fixation occurs during the dark reactions of photosynthesis.

Viviparity is the reproductive strategy where offspring develop inside the mother's body and are born live.

Apomixis allows plants to produce seeds asexually, bypassing the need for fertilization, which can be advantageous in stable environments.