Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Transport mechanisms

Transport mechanisms — practice question

Fig. 3.1 presents part of a transverse section through a root of Ranunculus repens.
(a)[4]

Name the tissues labelled A to D.

(b)[4]

Explain how water moves from X to Y.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: A = cortex or parenchyma, B = endodermis, C = xylem, D = phloem.

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