5B Edrolo Chapter: Plant Vascular Systems Flashcards

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1
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Vascular plants contain _______ tissues

A

Vascular

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2
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Vascular tissues do what?

A

Transport water from the roots to the leaves of the plant, and nutrients and glucose throughout the plant

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3
Q

Why do plants need water? (5)

A
  • Metabolic reactions
  • Transporting materials
  • Preventing overheating
  • To ensure the right tonicity
  • Prevent damage from dehydration
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4
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Two plant systems

A
  • Root system
  • Shoot system
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5
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Three plant tissue types

A
  • Dermal
  • Ground
  • Vascular
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The two types of Vascular tissue

A
  • Xylem
  • Phloem
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What does the Xylem tissue do?

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Transports water and minerals in one direction from the roots to the leaves of the plant

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8
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What does Phloem tissue do?

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Transports sugars and other nutrients around a plant in both directions

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9
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In vascular plants, where is water and essential nutrients consumed from?

A

Ground water and soil by the roots

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10
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The two functions of the root system

A
  • To provide stability and support the plant
  • Absorb water and minerals from the soil
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11
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The two different pathways of water and nutrients absorption in plants

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  • Extra-cellular
  • Cytoplasmic
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