Transpiration And Translocation Flashcards
1
Q
What is translocation
A
When the phloem transports food substances from leaves to the rest of the plant. Goes in both directions
2
Q
What is transpiration
A
The movement of water from the roots through xylem and out of the leaves
3
Q
What is transpiration caused by
A
The evaporation and diffusion of water from a plants surface
4
Q
What does transpiration create
A
A shortage of water in leaf so more water is drawn up from the xylem vessels
5
Q
Why is there a constant transpiration stream through the plant
A
Water is being evaporated and diffused at the leaf’s surface constantly so more water needs to be drawn up the xylem vessels to replace it
