Plant Transport System

• The xylem vessels are dead cells that transport water, minerals, and dissolved nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant.
• Xylem vessels have thickened walls made up of lignin, which provides strength and support.
• Transpiration is the process of evaporation of water from leaves or stems, driven by the sun's energy.
• Transpiration is the evaporation of water from the plants and occurs when the stomata is open
• Transpiration allows carbon dioxide and oxygen to come inside the cell during the process of photosythensis.
• The xylem vessels only allow minerals and water to go one way, and there are no end walls compared to the phloem.
• The phloem vessels are responsible for transporting organic molecules such as sugar and proteins
• The phloem is typically smaller and thinner in size, as well as having a two way system and end walls
• The leaves of a plant are resposinble for photosythesis and transpiration
• The stem is responsible for transporting nutrients across the plant
• The roots are responsible for taking water and nutrients from the soil under the surface