Transport in Plants

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Across
  1. 2. – Pores on the leaf surface that control gas exchange.
  2. 7. – The driving force of water uptake in plants, caused by water loss from leaves.
  3. 9. – The primary function of root hair cells, involving the movement of water molecules.
  4. 11. CELL – Cells that control the opening and closing of stomata.
  5. 13. TUBE – The tissue that contains sieve plates and companion cells.
  6. 15. – Loss of water vapor from leaves through stomata.
  7. 16. HAIR – Specialized cell that increases surface area for water absorption.
Down
  1. 1. – Tissue that transports sucrose and amino acids in plants.
  2. 3. – General term for movement of substances in plants.
  3. 4. – The part of the plant that produces sucrose for transport.
  4. 5. – Substance that strengthens xylem walls.
  5. 6. – Condition caused by excessive water loss in plants.
  6. 8. PULL – The process that helps move water up the xylem due to cohesion and tension.
  7. 9. TRANSPORT – The process used in phloem to transport sugars against a concentration gradient.
  8. 10. – Process by which water moves into root hair cells.
  9. 12. – Tissue responsible for transporting water in plants.
  10. 13. – The part of the plant that stores or uses sucrose.
  11. 14. – Transport of sucrose and amino acids in phloem from sources to sinks.