# Describe how water moves from the soil into a plant and up to the leaves.

> WJEC GCSE Biology (Wales) — 1.5.1 Plant structure and function · Describe · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Water enters root hair cells by osmosis
2. Water moves across the root (cortex) towards the xylem
3. Water travels up the stem in xylem vessels
4. Water evaporates from leaves (transpiration) creating a pull / tension that draws water upwards

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