Key Facts: Plant Transport Systems
Part of Plant Transport Systems · GCSE GCSE Biology revision
This key facts covers Key Facts: Plant Transport Systems within Plant Transport Systems for GCSE Biology. Xylem and phloem structure, water and sugar transport, root hair adaptations, translocation, and practical investigations It is section 2 of 18 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 2 of 18
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Key Facts: Plant Transport Systems
- Xylem transports: Water and mineral salts from roots to leaves
- Phloem transports: Sugars and amino acids from leaves to all plant parts
- Direction: Xylem flow is one-way (up), phloem flow is two-way
- Cell status: Xylem cells are dead, phloem cells are living
- Driving forces: Xylem uses transpiration pull, phloem uses pressure flow
- Root adaptations: Root hairs increase surface area by up to 1000x
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Practice Questions for Plant Transport Systems
Which substance does xylem tissue transport?
Explain how root hair cells are adapted for their function.
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