Transport in Flowering Plants
Students investigate the structure and function of xylem and phloem, and understand the mechanisms of transpiration and translocation.
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Students investigate the structure and function of xylem and phloem, and understand the mechanisms of transpiration and translocation.
Key Questions
- How does water move through a plant?
- What is the role of the xylem and phloem?
- How does transpiration pull work?
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