Transport In Plants Flashcards
Xylem start as __________ cells then they ______
Living cells then they die
Are phloem cells living or dead
Living
In a xylem cell, the cell walls ________ ______ so that they form one long tube whereas in phloem cells they are normal
Break down
_________ cells have no cytoplasm and instead have a hollow space or a ‘_______’ for water to pass through
Xylem
‘Lumen’
At the end of each ________ cell are holes (like a sieve)
Phloem
The _____________ flows through the holes at the end of a phloem cell, connecting them (sieve tube)
Cytoplasm
Small sugars like sucrose and _________ acids can travel through the ____________ connecting each cell in __________ cells
Amino acids
Cytoplasm
Phloem
_______ cell walls have lots of ________ which makes them very strong and ______________ to water
Xylem
Lignin
Impermeable
________ cells have no nucleus and are instead controlled by ________________ cells
Phloem
Companion
Where does water enter the plant
Roots
Which vessel does water travel up the plant in
Xylem
Which vessel does glucose travel around the plant in
Phloem
Why is glucose needed by cells of the plant
For respiration
Give 3 differences between the xylem and the phloem
Xylem: Cell walls break down No cytoplasm Carries water Phloem: Cell walls are normal Cytoplasm flows through holes Carries sugars
What do root hair do
Take in water (and minerals)
