5B Edrolo Chapter: Plant Vascular Systems Flashcards
1
Q
Vascular plants contain _______ tissues
A
Vascular
2
Q
Vascular tissues do what?
A
Transport water from the roots to the leaves of the plant, and nutrients and glucose throughout the plant
3
Q
Why do plants need water? (5)
A
- Metabolic reactions
- Transporting materials
- Preventing overheating
- To ensure the right tonicity
- Prevent damage from dehydration
4
Q
Two plant systems
A
- Root system
- Shoot system
5
Q
Three plant tissue types
A
- Dermal
- Ground
- Vascular
6
Q
The two types of Vascular tissue
A
- Xylem
- Phloem
7
Q
What does the Xylem tissue do?
A
Transports water and minerals in one direction from the roots to the leaves of the plant
8
Q
What does Phloem tissue do?
A
Transports sugars and other nutrients around a plant in both directions
9
Q
In vascular plants, where is water and essential nutrients consumed from?
A
Ground water and soil by the roots
10
Q
The two functions of the root system
A
- To provide stability and support the plant
- Absorb water and minerals from the soil
11
Q
The two different pathways of water and nutrients absorption in plants
A
- Extra-cellular
- Cytoplasmic
