Plant transport systems Flashcards

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What is the role of xylem?

A

to move water and dissolved minerals from roots to leaves

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What is the role of phloem?

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To transport material around the plant

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What is transpiration?

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The evaporation of water through stomata

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What is translocation?

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Transport of sugars from source (leaves) to sink (fruit)

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How does water move through plants?

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  • Water is taken up from soil and only moves in one direction - roots to leaves via xylem
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How does water move through the xylem?

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Cohesion - water sticks to itself
Adhesion - water sticks to sides of the xylem tube

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How is sugar created and moved through plants?

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  • Glucose is made through photosynthesis and stored as starch
  • Then transported via translocation in the sieve tubes with energy from a companion cell
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