Mass Transport in Plants Flashcards

Describe the role of xylem in the movement of water in plants.

Xylem transports water absorbed by osmosis via the root hair cells through its hollow, thick-walled tubes to the rest of the plant. The water can move in one direction, typically against gravity, due to water transpiring from the leaves and creating a pulling force on the water left in the plant.

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