Plant Transport Flashcards
1
Q
What are autotrophic plants?
A
Plants that make their own food through photosynthesis
2
Q
What does plant metabolism refer to?
A
Photosynthesis, respiration, cell division, growth and reproduction
3
Q
How is water absorbed by root hairs?
A
Osmosis
4
Q
What are adaptations of root hairs for absorption?
A
- thin walls
- not covered by cuticle
- very numerous, provides a large surface area
5
Q
How does water move from root hair cells into the root?
A
By diffusion
