Transport systems in plants Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two transport systems
A
xylem and phloem
2
Q
what are moved up by the roots but are needed all over the body
A
mineral ions and water
3
Q
what is the movement of sugars from leaves to rest of plant called
A
translocation
4
Q
what’s the importance of translocation
A
move sugars -> rest.
move mineral ions -> growth
