plant organ systems (4.2.3) Flashcards
1
Q
function of spongy mesophyll
A
gas exchange takes place
2
Q
function of palisade cells
A
absorb light for photosynthesis
3
Q
function of guard cells
A
close and open stomata
4
Q
function of stomata
A
controls gas exchange and water loss
5
Q
definition of transpiration
A
the movement of water through a plant from roots to leaves to air
6
Q
definition of translocation
A
the movement of sugar through a plant in the phloem from the leaves where it is made to the growing points
7
Q
order of transpiration
A
soil
root cells
xylem cells
leaves
air
