B8 - Transport in plants

Question 1

function of the xylem [2]

Answer 1

-transport of water and mineral ions
-support

Question 2

function of phloem [1]

Answer 2

-transport of sucrose and amino acids

Question 3

adaptations of root hair cells that help increase the uptake of water

Answer 3

-large surface area

Question 4

pathway taken by water [6]

Answer 4

-root hair cell
-root cortex
-xylem
-mesophyll cells
(-air spaces
-stomata –> outside)