Transport needs of plants Flashcards

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To move substances from where they are absorbed to…

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where they are needed.

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To move substances to different parts of…

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the plant for storage. E.g. sugars moved into a potato tuber.

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Plants do not have a system for transporting…

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CO2 and oxygen. These gases diffuse through air spaces within stem, roots and leaves.

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All plant cells require oxygen for…

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respiration. Photosynthesising cells do not absorb extra oxygen as they produce enough for themselves.

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Plants are less metabolically…

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active so they require less oxygen.

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Plants have two transport systems:

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  • xylem

- phloem

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