Water Absorption and Transportation in Plants

These flashcards cover key concepts of water absorption and transportation in plants, focusing on terms related to plant physiology.

Xylem

The type of plant tissue responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Hydrogen bonding

The interaction between water molecules, which allows them to stick to each other.

Polar nature of water

Refers to the distribution of charge in a water molecule, leading to its ability to adhere to surfaces.

Translocation

The process of transporting organic nutrients produced during photosynthesis through the phloem.

Phloem

The vascular tissue responsible for the transport of nutrients and carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis.

Upward translocation

The movement of nutrients and water from the roots to the leaves in a plant.

Downward translocation

The movement of nutrients and water from the leaves back to the roots in a plant.

Root hairs

Extensions of root cells that increase surface area for water absorption from the soil.