Transport in plants Quiz

Less steep

Steeper

Doesn't affect at all. Rate of transpiration remains the same as wind movement is not one of the factors affecting the rate of transpiration.

Rate of transpiration is slower. The purpose of transpiration is to cool down the plant. Having another cooling mechanism means the plant won't have to loose so much water.

Rate of transpiration is faster. The wind will blow the damp air away from the surface of the leaves and replace it with drier air.

Has lignin and no protoplasm or cross walls

Transports water

Provides mechanical support for the plant

Transports water and dissolved mineral salts

Consists of living cells

Has lignified cell walls

Is one long hollow tube

Protoplasm and cross walls are absent

Xylem

Phloem