Transport In Plants Flashcards

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What does a xylem consist of?

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A hollow tube strengthened with extra cellulose and bands of lignin.

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Does the process of carrying water use the xylem use energy?

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No it is a passive process

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State the function of the phloem?

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Phloem tubes transport organic molecules dissolved in water (forming sap) from sources to sinks.

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What do phloem consist of?

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Living cells

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State the function of the xylem

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The xylem is a tissue that is specifically adapted to carry water from where they are absorbed (the roots) to the rest of the plant.

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