Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Transport mechanisms

Transport mechanisms — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Define transpiration by stating what it means.

(a(ii))[4]

State two environmental factors that influence the rate of transpiration, and explain the effect each factor has on the rate of transpiration.

(b)[3]

Explain how hydrogen bonding helps water move through the xylem.

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