Plant Transport Flashcards
1
Q
Transpiration
A
The evaporation of water from the leaves of plants. The evaporation actually takes place in the leaf, from the spongy mesophyll
2
Q
Factors affect the rate of transpiration
A
- High temperature
- Light intensity
- Humidity
- Wind speed
3
Q
Which two veins are in the ‘vascular bundle’
A
- Xylem
- Phloem
4
Q
Transpiration pull
A
The force that moves water through a plant. As water leaves more water is drawn up to replace it.
5
Q
Water is needed for 3 purpose in plant
A
- Photosynthesis
- Cell turgid
- Transpiration pull
