Fig. 4.1 depicts a dandelion plant, Taraxacum officinale, growing in a field. The flower stalk is known as a scape.
(a(i))[1]
State what this growth response is called.
(a(ii))[2]
Explain how cells in plant scapes and stems help keep plants upright.
(b)[1]
Draw a line and place a label on Fig. 4.2 to show one region of xylem tissue.
(c)[3]
Describe the role of phloem tissue.
(d)[3]
Using the evidence in Fig. 4.3 and Fig. 4.4, deduce and explain which strip of scape was in the most concentrated salt solution.
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