Transport in Plants (8)

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What is Xylem?

transport water and minerals from the roots to the stem and leaves

What is Phloem?

Transport food materials made by the plant in the roots and stem

What are Xylem and Phloem known as?

vascular bundles

What are the functions of the root hair cell?

increases the surface area, increases the rate of the absorption of water

How does water enter the root hair cell?

Osmosis

Root hairs are single-celled extensions of the?

epidermis cells in the root

Finish this statement: Water is taken up by soil into

The root hair cells

Water moves across the?

Root cortex and into the xylem vessels

What is Transpiration?

the loss of water vapour from plants leaves

How is Xylem adapted?

Lignin is deposited in the cell walls, Cells become hollow and join end-to-end to form a continuous tube, Lignin strengthens the plant

What are the 3 functions Transpiration has in plants

transporting mineral ions, providing water to leaf cells for photosynthesis, and keeping the leaves cool