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Describe the roles of xylem in moving water and mineral ions, as well as providing structural support, and the roles of phloem in transporting sucrose and amino acids.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceTransport in plantsCore content

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Describe the roles of xylem in moving water and mineral ions, as well as providing structural support, and the roles of phloem in transporting sucrose and amino acids

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You need to be able to describe the roles of xylem in moving water and mineral ions, as well as providing structural support, and the roles of phloem in transporting sucrose and amino acids.
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Transport in Plants

Xylem and phloem are two types of vascular tissue in plants. Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots, while phloem transports sugars and amino acids from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

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