Plant Transport

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the loss of water from the leaves of a plant by the process of evaporation.

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Through which part of the plant does it absorb water?

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Plants absorb water through the roots.

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What are xylem and phloem?

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Xylem and phloem are both types of vascular tissue in plants.

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What is a dicot root?

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A dicot root is a type of root structure found in dicotyledonous plants, characterized by a taproot system.

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What is a monocot stem?

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A monocot stem is a type of stem structure found in monocotyledonous plants, typically having scattered vascular bundles.

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Define vascular tissue.

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Vascular tissue is specialized tissue in plants that conducts water, nutrients, and food.

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What role does xylem play in plants?

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Xylem is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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What role does phloem play in plants?

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Phloem is responsible for transporting sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.

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What is osmosis in plants?

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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What is the significance of transpiration in plants?

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Transpiration helps in nutrient uptake, cooling the plant, and maintaining turgor pressure.