Flashcards in Transport In Plants Deck (7)
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1
Q
What is the structure of the xylem tissue
A
Very long, tube like structures formed from dead cells joined end to end with no cell walls
2
Q
What do phloem tissues transport?
A
Organic substances like sugar on solution
3
Q
Where do water and mineral ions move in a plant
A
From the roots to the leaves
4
Q
Where do organic substances move in a plant?
A
Both up and down the plant
5
Q
What is transpiration
A
The evaporation of water from a plants surface, especially the leaves
6
Q
Name 4 factors that affects transpiration rate
A
- Light intensity
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Wind
7
Q
What do xylem tissue transport?
A
Water and mineral ions in solution