Long Distance Flow Flashcards
1
Q
List the steps of xylem flow
A
- Transpiration
- Cohesion
- Adhesion
2
Q
Describe transpiration
A
Water leaves the opened stomata, creating negative pressure
3
Q
Describe cohesion
A
Water molecules are attracted to each other and pull each other out.
4
Q
Describe adhesion
A
Water molecules are attracted to the hydrophillic cell walls of the xylem
5
Q
List the steps of phloem flow
A
- Sugar is loaded into sieve tubes
2. Water follows sugar aquaporins