Transport in plants (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Two transport systems in plants
Two transport systems in plants
Xylem and phloem
How root hair cells absorb water
How root hair cells absorb water
Osmosis
How root hair cells absorb mineral ions
How root hair cells absorb mineral ions
Active transport
Why root hair cells have many mitochondria
Why root hair cells have many mitochondria
To supply energy for active transport
Type of cells that make up xylem
Type of cells that make up xylem
Dead cells
Substances transported by xylem
Substances transported by xylem
Water and minerals
Direction of transport in xylem
Direction of transport in xylem
Upwards
Function of lignin in xylem
Function of lignin in xylem
Strengthens cell walls
Food substances transported by phloem
Food substances transported by phloem
Sucrose and amino acids
Process of food transport in phloem
Process of food transport in phloem
Translocation
Type of cells that make up phloem
Type of cells that make up phloem
Living cells
Direction of transport in phloem
Direction of transport in phloem
Upwards and downwards
What causes transpiration
What causes transpiration
Evaporation and diffusion of water
Tiny openings on underside of leaves
Tiny openings on underside of leaves
Stomata
Guard cells in bright light become
Guard cells in bright light become
Turgid, opening stomata