Transport in plants (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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How do root hair cells absorb water from the soil?
How do root hair cells absorb water from the soil?
By osmosis
How do root hair cells absorb mineral ions from the soil?
How do root hair cells absorb mineral ions from the soil?
By active transport
Why do root hair cells have numerous mitochondria?
Why do root hair cells have numerous mitochondria?
To supply energy for active transport
What is the advantage of root hair cells having a large surface area?
What is the advantage of root hair cells having a large surface area?
Absorbs more water and minerals
What type of cells make up xylem tubes?
What type of cells make up xylem tubes?
Dead cells
What material strengthens xylem tubes?
What material strengthens xylem tubes?
Lignin
In which direction does xylem transport water?
In which direction does xylem transport water?
Upwards
What food substance does phloem transport from leaves?
What food substance does phloem transport from leaves?
Sucrose
What is the process of food transport in phloem called?
What is the process of food transport in phloem called?
Translocation
What type of cells make up phloem?
What type of cells make up phloem?
Living cells
What causes transpiration in plants?
What causes transpiration in plants?
Evaporation & diffusion of water
What happens to guard cells in bright light?
What happens to guard cells in bright light?
Become turgid & stomata open