Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Transpiration

Transpiration — practice question

(a)[1]

Name the plant cell specialised for absorbing water from the soil.

(b)[2]

Label the xylem tissue in the root and the stem on Fig. 10.1. Use label lines and the letter F.

(c(i))[2]

Suggest why shoot M lost water (transpired) more slowly than shoot L.

(c(ii))[2]

Suggest why the rate of water loss was similar for shoots L and N.

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