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6.2 Transport in plants
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The transport jobs inside a plant

The transport jobs inside a plant

Overview of plant transport showing root hair cells, xylem, phloem, stomata and the transpiration stream

Plants need transport because water is absorbed in roots, while most sugar is made in leaves. A transport system links parts of the plant that are far apart.

6.2 Transport in plants Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /6.2 Transport in plants

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel GCSE Biology 6.2 Transport in plants for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson breaks down 6.2.1 Root hair cell adaptations, 6.2.2 Structure of xylem and phloem, 6.2.3 Transpiration and stomata, 6.2.4 Translocation of sucrose, 6.2.5 Leaf structure for photosynthesis, 6.2.6 Environmental factors on water uptake, 6.2.7 Rate calculations for transpiration, and 6.2.8 Plant adaptations to extreme environments, then works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.