??? Flashcards
1
Q
Structure of a leaf
A
- Upper epidermis
- Mesophyll: Chloroplasts and lots of space
- Lower epidermis: Stomata
2
Q
Vascular bundle
A
Xylem tissue is made up of dead cells formed together to carry water and minerals to roots.
Phloem tissue is made of living cells to transport sugar from the leaves.
3
Q
Transpiration
A
Loss of water through the stomata
Increasing the water intake in the roots
4
Q
What factors speed up transpiration
A
Light intensity
Temperature
Air movement
Low humidity
5
Q
Translocation
A
Phloem moves sugar through the plant
