9. Transport In Plants Flashcards
1
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Function of Epidermis
A
Covers the outer surfaces of the plant for protection
2
Q
Function of the Palisade Mesophyll
A
The main site of photosynthesis in the leaf
3
Q
Function of the Spongy Mesophyll
A
Air spaces between the cells allow gases to diffuse through the leaf
4
Q
Function of the Xylem vessels
A
Transports water and mineral through the plant, from roots to leaves
5
Q
Function of the Phloem vessels
A
Transports dissolves food material through the plant