Xylem Biology

Select the correct term for the following definition:

"The water transport system in plants."

• Villi

• Bronchi

• Bolus

• Xylem

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An example of adhesion is

• Water molecules sticking to each other
• Water molecules sticking to cellulose in xylem walls
• Magnets sticking to a metal wall
• Gravity pulling water down

What is it called when water sticks to water?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Capillary Action

• Xylem

When the forces of cohesion and adhesion work together, water can move up the plant against the force of gravity by....

• Phototropism

• Geotropism

• Photosynthesis

• Capillary Action

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

How does water enter a plant?

• through the stomata

• through the roots

• by active transport in root hair cells

• by osmosis in root hair cells

Xylem tubes are made of...

• Dead cells

• Living cells

Xylem tubes transport..

• Water

• Mineral ions

• Food substances (e.g. sucrose)

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which process are the xylem tubes part of?

• Translocation

• Transpiration

Opening that allows gas exchange

• Stomata
• Leaves
• Roots
• Vascular tissue

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Water exits the leaf through the __.

• Stomata
• Flower
• Roots
• Phloem