Difference between revisions of "Phloem"
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The [[phloem]] is the tube in a [[plant]] which transports [[sugar]]s from the [[leaf]] to the [[root]]s. | The [[phloem]] is the tube in a [[plant]] which transports [[sugar]]s from the [[leaf]] to the [[root]]s. | ||
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| + | ===About the Phloem=== | ||
| + | : '''Phloem''' transports [[sugar]]s in the [[leaf|leaves]], made by [[photosynthesis]], to other [[organ]]s in the [[plant]]. | ||
| + | : '''Phloem''' is found next to the [[Xylem Tissue|xylem tissue]] and together they make a [[Plant Vein|plant vein]]. | ||
| + | : The process of [[sugar]] transport around the [[plant]] is known as [[translocation]]. | ||
| + | : '''Phloem''' is formed by [[Phloem Cell|phloem cells]] connecting the [[Permanent Vacuole|vacuoles]] of one [[Phloem Cell|phloem cell]] to the next. The [[Cell Wall|cell wall]] between each [[Phloem Cell|phloem cell]] has small holes in it and is known as a [[Sieve Plate|sieve plate]]. The [[Phloem Cell|phloem cell]] lose many of their [[organelle]]s, including [[mitochondria]] so they are supported by [[Companion Cell (Plant)|companion cells]] which keep them [[Alive|alive]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:47, 7 April 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The phloem is the tube in a plant which transports sugars from the leaf to the roots.
About the Phloem
- Phloem transports sugars in the leaves, made by photosynthesis, to other organs in the plant.
- Phloem is found next to the xylem tissue and together they make a plant vein.
- The process of sugar transport around the plant is known as translocation.
- Phloem is formed by phloem cells connecting the vacuoles of one phloem cell to the next. The cell wall between each phloem cell has small holes in it and is known as a sieve plate. The phloem cell lose many of their organelles, including mitochondria so they are supported by companion cells which keep them alive.