Transportation in plants

• What do plants need to get from A to B?

  Stuff from A to B
• How many types of transport vessels do flowering plants have?

  Two types
• What are the two types of transport vessels in flowering plants?

  Xylem and phloem
• What do both types of vessels do in flowering plants?

  They go to every part of the plant
• How are the transport vessels in flowering plants characterized?

  They are totally separate
• What do root hairs take in?

  Minerals and water
• What do root hairs grow into?

  Hairs that stick out into the soil
• How many branches of a root will be covered in millions of hair-like structures?

  Each branch of a root
• What do root hairs provide for the plant?

  A large surface area for absorption
• What is usually higher in root hair cells than in the surrounding soil?

  Concentration of mineral ions
• What happens to mineral ions in root hair cells?

  They are absorbed by active transport
• What is water absorbed by in plants?

  Osmosis
• What do phloem tubes transport?

  Food substances
• What are phloem tubes made of?

  Columns of elongated living cells
• What do the small pores in phloem tubes allow?

  Stuff to flow through
• What do phloem tubes transport from the leaves?

  Food substances to the rest of the plant
• What is the process called that transports food in plants?

  Translocation
• What does translocation require from respiration?

  Energy
• In which direction does transport occur in plants?

  Both directions
• What are xylem tubes made of?

  Dead cells
• What do xylem tubes transport?

  Water and minerals
• What do xylem tubes help plants do?

  Uphold structure and transport water
• What is the role of lignin in xylem tubes?

  Strengthens the walls
• What do xylem tubes transport from the roots?

  Water and minerals to the leaves
• What is the main function of phloem?

  Transport food throughout the plant
• What do phloem tubes allow for in plants?

  Transport of nutrients and sugars
• What is the main difference between xylem and phloem?

  Xylem transports water; phloem transports food
• What do both xylem and phloem contribute to in plants?

  Overall plant health and growth
• How do xylem and phloem work together?

  They transport different substances simultaneously
• What is the significance of transport in plants?

  Essential for nutrient distribution and growth
• What happens if transport systems in plants fail?

  Plants cannot survive or grow properly
• What is the relationship between transport and photosynthesis?

  Transport systems distribute products of photosynthesis
• How do environmental factors affect transport in plants?

  They can enhance or inhibit transport processes
• What role does transpiration play in transport?

  It helps pull water up through xylem
• How does temperature affect transport in plants?

  Higher temperatures can increase transport rates
• What is the effect of humidity on transport in plants?

  High humidity can slow down transpiration
• How does light intensity influence transport in plants?

  Higher light intensity can enhance photosynthesis
• What is the role of nutrients in plant transport?

  Nutrients are essential for growth and function
• How do plants adapt their transport systems?

  They adjust based on environmental conditions
• What is the importance of studying plant transport systems?

  It helps understand plant health and productivity