Transport In Plants (key Words)

Question 1

Xylem vessels

Answer 1

Narrow, hollow, dead tubes with lignin, responsible for the transport of water and minerals in plants

Question 2

Lignin

Answer 2

Carbohydrates material lining the xylem vessels providing strength an support

Question 3

Phloem

Answer 3

The tissues in plants that transports the products of photosynthesis, including sugar and amino acids. They are living tubes that have companion cells that provide them with energy.

Question 4

Photosynthesis

Answer 4

A chemical process used by plants to make glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water, using light energy

Question 5

Root hair cell

Answer 5

A specialised cell that increase led the surface area of the roof epidermis (skin) to increase the uptake of water and minerals

Question 6

Stomata

Answer 6

Tiny holes in the epidermis of a leaf. They control gas exchange by opening and closing and are involved in loss of water from leaves

Question 7

Singular stomata

Answer 7

Stoma

Question 8

Transportation

Answer 8

The loss of water from leaves by evaporation through the stomata