Biology - Transport in flowering plants Flashcards
0
Q
What is transpiration?
A
Evaporation of water from the leaves
Via the stomata
- causes water to be pulled from the roots to leaves
In Xylem tissue - so there is a constant stream of water flowing through the plant
1
Q
How do plants absorb water?
A
Absorbed from the soil
Through root hair cells
By osmosis
2
Q
Factors affecting the rate of transpiration
A
High wind speed
Hight temperature
High light intensity
Low humidity
3
Q
Xylem
A
Transports water and minerals
4
Q
Phloem
A
Transports food and sugars
