9.1 - Transport in Xylem and Phloem
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What is the primary function of xylem?
💡 Hint: Think about what plants need to survive.
Name one component of phloem.
💡 Hint: Consider what helps in transporting nutrients in the plant.
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What does the xylem primarily transport?
💡 Hint: Remember its role in the plant.
True or False: Phloem transports only water.
💡 Hint: Consider what phloem does in addition to transporting.
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Explain why xylem function is critical during drought conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to plant water needs in dry conditions.
Evaluate the impact of sucrose concentration on phloem transport efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about osmotic pressure and how it affects flow.
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