Transpiration stream
What Transpiration stream means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
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The upward movement of water through the plant, which also carries dissolved mineral ions.
The movement of water up the xylem, pulled by tension created by transpiration.
Topics that use Transpiration stream
- Transport in plants (OCR A-Level)
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