Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Xylem and phloem

Xylem and phloem — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Circle two substances moved by the part labelled X in Fig. 4.1. amino acids, cellulose, fatty acids, glucose, glycogen, starch, sucrose

(a(ii))[2]

Label the part of the root in Fig. 4.1 that absorbs mineral ions from the soil, using a label line and the correct name.

(b(i))[3]

Describe what the term active transport means.

(b(ii))[1]

State one xylem function besides transport.

(c)[2]

State two environmental factors that change the rate of transpiration.

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