Long Distance Flow

Question 1

List the steps of xylem flow

Answer 1

1. Transpiration
2. Cohesion
3. Adhesion

Question 2

Describe transpiration

Answer 2

Water leaves the opened stomata, creating negative pressure

Question 3

Describe cohesion

Answer 3

Water molecules are attracted to each other and pull each other out.

Question 4

Describe adhesion

Answer 4

Water molecules are attracted to the hydrophillic cell walls of the xylem

Question 5

List the steps of phloem flow

Answer 5

1. Sugar is loaded into sieve tubes

2. Water follows sugar aquaporins