Combined Science GCSE
Transport of substances
What Transport of substances means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Transport of substances
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Reference: AQA
Water and dissolved mineral ions travel up from the roots through the stem to the leaves, while sugars made in the leaves are transported to growing regions, storage organs and roots.
Topics that use Transport of substances
- Plant organ system (AQA GCSE)
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