How Transport Works (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Root hair cells function
Root hair cells function
Absorb water from soil
Xylem vessels structure
Xylem vessels structure
Continuous hollow pipeline for water transport
Transpiration definition
Transpiration definition
Water loss through evaporation from leaves
Stomata definition
Stomata definition
Leaf pores for gas exchange
Transpiration stream mechanism
Transpiration stream mechanism
Evaporation pulls water molecules upward through xylem
Lenticels location and function
Lenticels location and function
Openings on stems/bark for gas exchange
entry point for photosynthesis
entry point for photosynthesis
Stomata in leaves
Phloem tissue function
Phloem tissue function
Transports food/glucose throughout plant
Xylem vs phloem transport direction
Xylem vs phloem transport direction
Xylem: upward only; Phloem: all directions
Glucose storage form in plants
Glucose storage form in plants
Starch
Glucose transport form
Glucose transport form
Sucrose
Waxy cuticle function
Waxy cuticle function
Prevents water loss from leaf surface
Stomata location on leaves
Stomata location on leaves
Mostly on lower surface
Guard cells function
Guard cells function
Control stomatal opening and closing
Stomatal opening pattern
Stomatal opening pattern
Open during day; close at night and under stress