Transport In Plants

Question 1

What is transpiration and what does it cause?

Answer 1

This is the evaporation of water from the aerial parts of the plant (leaf and stem). A suction pill is created which draws water up to the plant. This is called the transpiration pull.

Question 2

What is the importance of transpiration?

Answer 2

It helps cool the plant
Pulls water up the leaves for photosynthesis
The water carries minerals to the plant