Combined Science GCSE
Transpiration stream
What Transpiration stream means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Transpiration stream
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Reference: AQA
The movement of water through xylem, maintained by the pull from evaporation from leaves together with cohesion between water molecules.
Topics that use Transpiration stream
- Plant organ system (AQA GCSE)
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