transpiration and translocation Flashcards
1
Q
What does the phloem transport ?
A
Mostly food substances like sugars
2
Q
How do solutions travel in the phloem ?
A
They can travel up and down ( in both directions )
3
Q
Does translocation happen in the phloem or the xylem ?
A
The phloem
4
Q
What is the xylem made of ?
A
Made up of dead cells joined end to end
5
Q
What is the phloem made of ?
A
Columns of elongated living cells with small pores to allow sap to pass through
6
Q
What does the xylem carry ?
A
Water and mineral ions
7
Q
What is transpiration ?
A
The movement of water from roots, through the xylem and out of the leaves. The loss of water from a plant
8
Q
What factors effect transpiration rate ?
A
Light intensity, temperature, air flow, humidity
