Xylem And Phloem Vessels Flashcards
The sugar in the phloem is made by what
Photosythesis
The phloem takes the sugar from where
The leaves
Where is the rest of the sugar transported
To the rest of the plant
What part of the plant needs sugar
The stems and the roots
Why does the stem and root need sugar
Needed to make new plant cells
Why do storage organs need food
Provides an energy store for winter
Is phloem a living cell
Yes
What is the transport called of dissolved sugars
Translocation
What does xylem cells carry
Water and Mineral ions
Where does the water and mineral ions come from
The soil
Where is the water and mineral ions transported to
Stem and the leaves
What does the xylem make
The Xylem makes up the bulk of the wood.
What bad effect can xylem have on trees
The xylem makes young trees very vulnerable to damage by animals.
What happens if a complete ring of bark is eaten
Transport in the phloem stops and the tree will die
