biology plant transpiration Flashcards
1
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Transpiration
A
The evaporation of water through the stomata
2
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Casparian strip
A
Water proof tissue
3
Q
Apoplast
A
Movement through the cell walls and intercellular spaces (air space, gaps) without crossing a plasma membrane (cell membrane)
4
Q
Symplast
A
The symplastic pathway involves the movement of substances through the cytoplasm
5
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Active transport
A
Return minerals and ions that are unabsorbed back to roots
6
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Osmosis
A
Water to enter the roots
7
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Capillary
A
Water is drawn up through a tube
