# Support and transport systems: Plants notes

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- [Uptake of Water and Translocation](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/support-and-transport-systems-plants/uptake-of-water-and-translocation) — Uptake of Water and Translocation Plants need a constant supply of water and dissolved minerals from the soil, and they must transport the products of photosynthesis to all parts of the plant. Two…
- [Transpiration](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/support-and-transport-systems-plants/transpiration) — Transpiration Transpiration is a vital process that links water uptake in the roots to gas exchange in the leaves. While it may seem wasteful for a plant to lose water, transpiration provides the…
- [Leaf Structure and Function](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/support-and-transport-systems-plants/leaf-structure-and-function) — Leaf Structure and Function The leaf is the main organ for photosynthesis in plants. Its structure is perfectly adapted to absorb maximum light, exchange gases, and minimise water loss. Understanding…
- [Anatomy of Dicotyledonous Plants](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/support-and-transport-systems-plants/anatomy-of-dicotyledonous-plants) — Anatomy of Dicotyledonous Plants Dicotyledonous plants (dicots) have a characteristic internal structure in their roots, stems and leaves. Understanding the cross-sectional anatomy of the root and…

## Other Life Sciences topics

- [Plant and animal tissues](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/plant-and-animal-tissues)
- [Transport systems in mammals](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/transport-systems-in-mammals)
- [History of life on earth](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/history-of-life-on-earth)
- [Biodiversity and classification](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/biodiversity-and-classification)
- [Biosphere to ecosystems](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/biosphere-to-ecosystems)
- [Chemistry of life](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/chemistry-of-life)
- [Cells: Basic units of life](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/cells-basic-units-of-life)
- [Support systems: Animals](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/support-systems-animals)
- [Cell division (mitosis)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/cell-division-mitosis)

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