Transport Systems in Plants Flashcards
1
Q
What type of plants have separate transport systems?
A
Flowering plants
2
Q
What does xylem tissue do?
A
Transport water and mineral ions from the roots to the stem and leaves
3
Q
What does phloem tissue do?
A
Carries dissolved sugars from the leaves to the rest of the plant, including growing regions and storage organs
4
Q
What’s the transpiration stream?
A
The movement of water from the roots through the xylem and out of the leaves
