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The transport system in plants is called ____________?
VASCULAR TISSUE
It is responsible for transporting water and soluble minerals.
XYLEM
Tissue transports sugars to the different parts of the plant.
PHLOEM
The xylem gets the water and nutrients to the __________?
SOIL
Phloem is made up of __________ cells.
Living cells
Xylem is made up of _________ cells.
Dead cells/Lignin
Moves both up and down direction.
PHLOEM
Moves upward only (roots to leaves)
XYLEM
Thick and lignified (strong)
XYLEM
Made up of end walls with pores or Thin-walled.
PHLOEM
It provides structural support
XYLEM
Why are xylem and phloem important for plants? Explain the role of each in helping the plant survive and grow.
Without xylem, the plant would dry out and collapse. Without phloem, the plant would starve and stop growing.
