The antibiotic rifampicin blocks transcription in many bacteria. In the presence of the antibiotic, adding sigma factor has no stimulating effect on RNA synthesis. A footprinting experiment on a rifamycin treated sample shows that the polymerase remains located at the promoter site in the presence of eNTPs and Mg2 ion. What step of transcription is rifamycin likely to block

this is more of a statement than a question. is there answers to go along with this, or is it opinion based?

plants absorb water from the soil by osmosis. root hair cells are adapted for this by having a large surface area to speed up osmosis. the absorbed water is transported through the roots to the rest of the plant where it is used for different purposes: it transports dissolved minerals around the plant.