GCSE Biology - Transport in plants - Translocation (Phloem) and Transpiration (Xylem) #51

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Plants transport sugars through translocation in phloem cells and water through xylem tubes. Transpiration, driven by evaporation, moves water and mineral ions from roots to leaves, influenced by factors like light intensity and humidity.

Insights

  • Phloem cells form tubes with pores to transport sugars in plants, while xylem tubes move water and minerals from roots to leaves via evaporation, highlighting the intricate mechanisms of nutrient distribution within plants.
  • The rate of transpiration in plants is influenced by various factors like light intensity, temperature, air flow, and humidity, showcasing the complex interplay of environmental conditions on the physiological processes of plants.

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Recent questions

  • How do plants transport sugars?

    Through translocation in phloem tubes.

  • What is the role of xylem tubes in plants?

    Transport water and mineral ions.

  • What drives the movement of water in plants?

    Evaporation from leaves.

  • What factors influence the rate of transpiration in plants?

    Light intensity, temperature, air flow, and humidity.

  • How do phloem tubes facilitate sugar transport in plants?

    By forming tubes with pores for cell sap movement.

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Summary

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Plant Transport: Translocation and Transpiration Basics

  • Plants transport sugars through translocation and water through transpiration.
  • Translocation is achieved by phloem cells forming phloem tubes with pores allowing movement of cell sap.
  • Xylem tubes transport water and mineral ions from roots to leaves, driven by evaporation from leaves.
  • Factors influencing transpiration rate include light intensity, temperature, air flow, and humidity.
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