transport in plants Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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what is are dicotyledonous plants ?
A
plants with 2 seed leaves and a branching patterns of veins in the leaf
2
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what is a meristem ?
A
an area of unspecialised cells , in plants , that can divide and differentiate into other cell types
3
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define phloem
A
tissue that carries products of photosynthesis , in solution , within plants
4
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define vascular tissue
A
consists of cell specialised for transporting fluids by mass flow
5
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define xylem
A
tissue that carries water and mineral ions from the roots to all parts of the plants
6
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what does every cell of a multicellular plant need ?
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- a regular supply of oxygen, water , nutrients and minerals
7
Q
why is the demand for oxygen very low in plants ? (2)
A
- as they aren’t very active
-which means that their respiration rate is low
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