Biology 5090 · O Level · Transpiration and translocation

Transpiration and translocation — practice question

A potometer is an instrument for measuring the uptake of water by a plant. Fig. 2.1 shows a plant stem and flower placed in a potometer. When water is taken in, the bubble travels in the direction shown.
(a)[4]

Name the parts A, B, C and D shown in Fig. 2.1.

(b)[3]

Describe the route taken by water as it travels from the potometer, through the plant stem and out into the surrounding air.

(c(i))[1]

In one experiment, the bubble travelled $60\,\text{mm}$ in $10$ minutes. Calculate the average rate at which the bubble moved in $\text{mm per min}$.

(c(ii))[3]

The experiment was repeated where the light intensity was lower. Predict and explain how the bubble’s rate of movement would change.

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