12. Structure and Transport in Flowering Plants

12. Structure and Transport in Flowering Plants

1. Flowering Plants Parts and Function

   • Roots: Anchor plant and take in water + minerals
   • Stem: Support and transport materials
   • Buds: Future growth points
   • Flowers: Produce seeds for reproduction
   • Leaves: Make food (Photosynthesis, allow gas exchange and allow water to pass out

2. Transport in Flowering Plants

   • Transpiration: Loss of water from a plant
   • Water Transport
     • Up Roots -> Through Stem -> Out Leaves (Stomata)
   • Xylem and Ploem
     • Xylem: Transports water
     • Phloem: Transports food