evaporation and transpiration Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
transpiration
A
when the stomata is opened the water on the spongy mesophyll and palisade mesophyll evaporates on the surface.
2
Q
where do plants gain water from
A
the plants draw water from the cells in the xylem
3
Q
advantages of transpiration
A
cools leaf as water evaporates
transports mineral ions
4
Q
how does water enter the root hair cells
A
water enters the root hair cells via osmosis because the soil has a higher water density
