Transport in plants (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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What are the two transport systems in plants?
What are the two transport systems in plants?
Xylem and phloem
How root hair cells absorb water
How root hair cells absorb water
By osmosis
How root hair cells absorb minerals
How root hair cells absorb minerals
By active transport
What are xylem tubes made of?
What are xylem tubes made of?
Dead cells with no end walls
Material that strengthens xylem
Material that strengthens xylem
Lignin
What substances does xylem transport?
What substances does xylem transport?
Water and minerals upwards
What is the process of food transport in phloem called?
What is the process of food transport in phloem called?
Translocation
Xylem energy requirement
Xylem energy requirement
No energy needed (physical process)
Phloem energy requirement
Phloem energy requirement
Energy needed (active process)
Guard cells in bright light
Guard cells in bright light
Become turgid, stomata open