Within the vascular bundle, the xylem transports water and minerals, while the phloem transports sucrose and amino acids (translocation). Water is absorbed into the roots through root hair cells, then moves up the plant by transpiration, and eventually leaves the plant by evaporation.
B7.1. Transport in Plants
(0654) Coordinated Science syllabus
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