Transport in Plants

6. – Pores on the leaf surface that control gas exchange.
9. – Condition caused by excessive water loss in plants.
10. CELL – Cells that control the opening and closing of stomata.
11. TRANSPORT – The process used in phloem to transport sugars against a concentration gradient.
12. – Process by which water moves into root hair cells.
13. – Tissue responsible for transporting water in plants.
14. – Loss of water vapor from leaves through stomata.
16. – The primary function of root hair cells, involving the movement of water molecules.
17. – The part of the plant that produces sucrose for transport.

1. – Tissue that transports sucrose and amino acids in plants.
2. – Substance that strengthens xylem walls.
3. – The part of the plant that stores or uses sucrose.
4. – The driving force of water uptake in plants, caused by water loss from leaves.
5. PULL – The process that helps move water up the xylem due to cohesion and tension.
7. – General term for movement of substances in plants.
8. – Transport of sucrose and amino acids in phloem from sources to sinks.
15. TUBE – The tissue that contains sieve plates and companion cells.
18. HAIR – Specialized cell that increases surface area for water absorption.