Plant Structures and Functions

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Key structures of plants

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Roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.

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Roots also store food for the plant.

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In addition to anchoring and absorbing, roots store food for the plant.

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Function of stomata in leaves.

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Stomata are tiny pores that allow gas exchange, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.

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Role of veins in leaves.

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Veins transport water and nutrients within the leaf.

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Diffusion is the movement of particles from high to low concentration.

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Diffusion in Plants

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Called passive transport because it doesn't require energy.

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Diffusion in Plants

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Direction of water movement in osmosis

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From an area of high concentration of water to low concentration of water.

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Function of capillary action in plants

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Helps water move up through the plant's xylem

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Cells found in phloem

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Contains living cells called sieve tube members

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Transport occurs in one direction: from roots to leaves.

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Direction of Xylem Transport