Transport, Storage And Gas Exchange In Flowering Plants Flashcards
1
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What is transpiration?
A
Transpiration is the loss (by evaporation) of water vapour from the leaves and other aerial parts of a plant
2
Q
What are lenticels?
A
Lenticels are openings in the stems of plants that allow gas exchange
3
Q
What is cohesion?
A
Cohesion is the sticking of similar molecules to each other
4
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What is adhesion?
A
Adhesion occurs when different molecules stick together
