Transport In Plants Flashcards
1
Q
Plants use _ processes to transport water and nutrients to cells (2)
A
Chemical
Biological
2
Q
Chemical and bio processes driven by differences in _ and _ concentrations
A
Pressure
Fluid
3
Q
Sap can travel up to _ ft per hour
A
150
4
Q
_ is the evaporation of water from leaves
A
Transpiration
5
Q
Transpiration creates _ in plants
A
Water potential gradients
6
Q
Water potential is tendency for water to move from areas of _ to _
A
High water potential (high amount of water molecules)
Low water potential
7
Q
Transpiration causes water to be drawn through roots and carried up the _
A
Xylem
8
Q
At night when stomata are closed, plant takes on water by _
A
Root pressure
9
Q
Build up of water at base of xylem creates _ , forcing water up stem
A
Pressure
