Transport Vessels Flashcards
1
Q
What passes through the xylem vessels?
A
Water, absorbed by the root hair cells and eventually reaches the leaves; along with minerals.
2
Q
What is a Phloem Used For?
A
To transport sugars around the plant.
3
Q
Minerals From The Soil
A
Nitrogen
Potassium
Phosphorous
Magnesium
4
Q
If a plant does not absorb enough water, what will it do?
A
It will wilt or go floppy.
5
Q
What is The Xylem or The Phloem?
A
Vessels
6
Q
The Sugars transported by the Phloem Vessels…
A
… can then be used by the plant’s
cells (for respiration) or stored for use later.
7
Q
The plant, along with water, absorbs…
A
Minerals :)
