chapter 9 Flashcards
1
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Why do multicellular plants need a transport system?
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- Metabolic demands
- Size
- SA : V
2
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Vascular bundles
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A vascular system made up of xylem and phloem.
3
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Phloem
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Living tissue that transports organic solutes (sugars and amino acids) from leaves where they are made by photosynthesis. Made from hollow cells connected end to end with to cell wall between them.
4
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Xylem
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Dead tissue that transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. Made from hollow cells connected end to end with to cell wall between them.
5
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Endodermis
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