Water Uptake 🌊 Flashcards
1
Q
Why do plants need water?
A
- photosynthesis
- transport minerals and nutrients from soil to plant
- germination
2
Q
Define XYLEM
A
A type of tissue tht distributes water and dissolved minerals from the root to leaves.
3
Q
Define PHLOEM
A
A type of tissue that carries photosynthetically made food (e.g. glucose and amino acids) from the leaves to all parts of the plant.
