Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Structure of transport tissues

Structure of transport tissues — practice question

Fig. 2.1 presents xylem tissue in longitudinal section of the stem of a dicotyledonous plant.
(a)[5]

Describe and explain how xylem vessel structure is adapted to its function.

(b)[2]

Images such as Fig. 2.1 can be produced at the same magnification using both the light microscope and the electron microscope. State the advantages of using the light microscope rather than the electron microscope for studying tissues.

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