I believe the polysaccharide that provides rigidity and strength in plants would be cellulose. As this is one of the essential components found in the cell wall of plant cells.
Answer: lower atmospheric pressure
Explanation:
During the inspiration process the diaphragm, and external intercostal muscles. The contraction of the diaphragm causes the increase in the size of the thoracic cavity this causes the contraction of the external intercostal muscles. As a result of this the ribs and the sternum get elevated.
This causes the lungs to expand, and increasing the volume of the air passage. In this response the air pressure inside the lungs reduces below the air outside the body. Thus this facilitates the movement of the gases from a region of high pressure to low pressure, this way the air rushes into the lungs.
A living organism that typically grows in a permanent spot, absorbing water and inorganic substances through its roots.
I think answer might be d.