Plant Transport Flashcards
1
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Why do simple, unicellular organisms rely on diffusion for movement of substances in and out of the cell
A
Their SA:Volume ratio is large, helping diffusion through the cell to gain the substances needed
2
Q
What is the need for a transport system in multicellular organisms
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3
Q
Describe the role of phloem
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4
Q
Describe the role of xylem
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5
Q
Explain how water is absorbed by root hair cells
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6
Q
What is transpiration
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7
Q
Which factors change the rate of transpiration
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