Unit 2-Transport Systems (Plants) Flashcards
1
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Name of leaf cells that carry out most photosynthesis
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Palisade mesophyll
2
Q
Specialised root cells that absorb water from the soil
A
Root hair cells
3
Q
Thin layer of waterproof cells on the top and bottom of a leaf
A
Epidermis
4
Q
Small pores in the leaf epidermis that allow water vapour to escape at the same time as carbon dioxide enters
A
Stomata
5
Q
Cells that control the opening and closing of the stomata
A
Guard cells
6
Q
Living cells that transport sugar in a plant
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Phloem
7
Q
Vessels that transport water and minerals from the roots to the leaves
A
Xylem
8
Q
Chemical in the xylem vessels walls that provides support
A
Lignin
9
Q
Biological term for the loss of water from the leaves
A
Transpiration
