B8.1 Xylem and phloem
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What is the function of the xylem and what direction does it travel in?
- Consists of hollow tubes
- Transports water and dissolved mineral ions from roots, through the stem and to the leaves
- Provides support to the plant and keeps it upright
- Direction: upwards, unidirectional
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What is the function of the phloem and what direction does it travel in?
- Transports sucrose
- Transports amino acids
- Direction: up and down (bidirectional)
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Where are the xylem and phloem located?
- In the vascular bundle in different positions depending on the part of the plant
- In roots
- In stems
- In leaves
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Position in the roots
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Position in the stem
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Position in the leaves
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