Plant Circulatory System (Transportation in Plants)

What is the main function of xylem vessels?

• To transport nutrients (mainly sucrose) to different parts of a plant.

• To transport carbon dioxide to the leaves for photosynthesis.

• To make energy for the plant via photosynthesis.

• To transport water and Minerals to different parts of a plant.

What substance is used to thicken and strengthen xylem walls in woody plants?

• oxygen

• glucose

• lignin

• nectar

What is the main function of the phloem vessel?

• To transport nutrients (mainly sucrose) to different parts of a plant.

• To transport water and minerals to different parts of a plant.

• To make energy for the plant via photosynthesis.

• To provide structural support to a plant.

What is/ are the function/s of the roots?

• Absorbing Water and Minerals, Anchoring the plant.

• Attracting Insects and other Pollinators.

• Performing Photosynthesis.

• Producing nectar

Phloem vessels/tubes transport substances in which direction?

• UP

• Up and down

The opening in the leaves where the exchange of gas/s occurs is called____.

• stomata

• stigma

• lignin

• vascular tissue

The movement of food (sugary water, amino acids) in the phloem is called.

• Translocation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Respiration

A large number of elongated cells that

grow out from the roots. They absorb water and minerals from the soil.

• Root hairs

• Stomata

• cuticles

• chloroplasts

Which process are the phloem tubes part of?

• Translocation

• Transpiration

Xylem vessels/tubes transport substances ____.

• From the roots to the stem and leaves

• From the leaves to the rest of the plant

• From the stem to the fruits

• From the flower to another flower.