Biology 5090 · O Level · Leaf structure

Leaf structure — practice question

The diagram illustrates an aphid feeding on sugar inside a leaf. As the aphid feeds, what is the sequence in which its mouthparts move through the leaf tissues?

  • Apalisade cells $\rightarrow$ phloem $\rightarrow$ upper epidermis
  • Bupper epidermis $\rightarrow$ palisade cells $\rightarrow$ phloem
  • Cpalisade cells $\rightarrow$ upper epidermis $\rightarrow$ xylem
  • Dupper epidermis $\rightarrow$ xylem $\rightarrow$ palisade cells

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