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

Structure of transport tissues — practice question

Fig. 1.1 is a low-power photomicrograph showing part of the common sunflower, Helianthus annuus. Fig. 1.1 shows a transverse section.
(a)[1]

State, giving a reason, whether Fig. 1.1 is a section through the root or the stem of H. annuus.

(b)[2]

Cell type A in Fig. 1.1 has a large central vacuole. Suggest, with reasons, the role of the tissue made from this cell type.

(c(i))[1]

Structure B in Fig. 1.1 contains phloem tissue and xylem tissue plus other tissues that give support. Name structure B.

(c(ii))[1]

Structure B has an actual length of $650\,\mu\text{m}$. State this length in $\text{mm}$.

(d)[3]

When structure B is seen at a higher magnification, more detail of xylem vessel elements and phloem sieve tube elements can be observed. Outline the differences in the structure of a xylem vessel element and a phloem sieve tube element.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Identifies the structure as a stem rather than a root because the vascular tissue/bundles (xylem and phloem) are found around the edges instead of in the centre

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