Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Xylem and phloem

Xylem and phloem — practice question

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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