4.7 Transport systems in plants Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Do plants have separate transport systems?
A
Yes, they do
2
Q
What is translocation?
A
The movement of sugars from the leaves to the rest of the plant through the phloem
3
Q
What are aphids?
A
Insects that penetrate the plant flowing and feed on the dissolved food.
4
Q
What do aphids act as?
A
The actors plant pathogens and are also vectors that carry pathogenic viruses, bacteria, and fungi into healthy plant tissue
