in the symplast system which part of the cell does water move through?
the root via the cytoplasm then across the cell membrane
why is the column of water in the xylem under tension?
evaporation pulls the water column up and gravity pulls it down
what substances are transported in the phloem tissue
sugars and other organic compounds
what is adhesion in the xylem tissue?
water molecules sticking to the sides of the xylem vessels to stop the column from breaking