Biology 2.4.2 Flashcards

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Plants Contain 2 Types of Transport Vessel: (2)

A

-Xylem.

-Phloem.

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What are the ‘Xylem’?

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Transport Water & Mineral Ions from the Roots to the Stem & Leaves.

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Explain the Structure of the Xylem.

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It is Composed of Hollow Tubes Strengthened by Lignin Adapted for the Transport of Water in the Transpiration Stream.

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What are the ‘Phloem’?

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Transport Dissolved Sugars from P.sis. in the Leaves to Around the Plant for Growth & Repairing Plant Cells.

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How do Root Hair Cells Intake Water from the Soil?

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Osmosis.

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How do Root Hair Cells Intake Mineral Ions from the Soil?

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Active Transport.

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How are Root Hair Cells Adapted to their Functions?

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Permanent Vacuole for Increased SA:V; makes Osmosis & Active Transport easier.

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