Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Replication and division of nuclei and cells

Replication and division of nuclei and cells — practice question

The graph shows the diameter of a tree trunk at different times. Which statement is the correct one?

  • AJ shows the expansion of the trunk as water fills the xylem during transpiration.
  • BK shows a reduction in diameter of the trunk as water is lost from the phloem due to translocation.
  • CK shows a reduction in diameter of the trunk due to water held in tension in the xylem.
  • DL shows the expansion of the trunk as the phloem tissue acts as a sink at night.

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