U2 Key Area 5- Plant Transport Flashcards
1
Q
How does water and minerals enter through the plant
A
Root hairs
2
Q
Why do roots have root hair
A
Roots have root hairs to increase the surface area. This increases rate of osmosis
3
Q
What happens when water and minerals enter through the xylem
A
The water and minerals enter xylem vessels and are transported up the plant to the leaves
