Long Distance Flow Flashcards

1
Q

List the steps of xylem flow

A
  1. Transpiration
  2. Cohesion
  3. Adhesion
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Describe transpiration

A

Water leaves the opened stomata, creating negative pressure

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3
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Describe cohesion

A

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

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4
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Describe adhesion

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

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5
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List the steps of phloem flow

A
  1. Sugar is loaded into sieve tubes

2. Water follows sugar aquaporins

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