Phloem

• What is the function of phloem tissue in plants?


  It transports dissolved sugars around the plant.
• How does phloem tissue move dissolved sugars?


  It moves sugars in the form of sap both up and down the plant.
• Where are sugars produced in plants?

  In the leaves during photosynthesis.
• Why do plants need to transport sugars after photosynthesis?


  To use them for growth or to store them for later use.
• What is an example of where sugars might be stored in a plant?

  In a tuber, such as a potato.
• How does phloem tissue facilitate the movement of sugars?


  Cells on the outside provide the energy for the process.
• What type of cells make up phloem tissue?


  Elongated living cells.
• What feature of phloem cells allows for the movement of cell sap?


  The end walls have pores through which cell sap can move.
• How do the elongated cells in phloem tissue contribute to its function?


  They form tubes that facilitate the transport of dissolved sugars.
• What are the key features of phloem tissue that aid in sugar transport?


  • Made up of elongated living cells
  • End walls have pores for cell sap movement
  • Cells provide energy for transport
• What color is phloem tissue typically shown in diagrams?


  Blue.
• What happens to sugars produced in the leaves of a plant?


  • Sugars are transported to where they can be used or stored
  • Used immediately for growth
  • Stored in tubers for later use
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