0654.B8.1.01 — State the functions of xylem and phloem: (a). xylem – transport of water and mineral ions, and support (b). phloem – transport of sucrose an: past paper questions
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- 0973/42 · May/June 2025 · Q2a[2]
Using letters A – E in Fig. 2.1, identify the: trachea
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2024 · Q10a(iv)[1]
State the name of the vessels that transport water from the roots to the leaves in a plant.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2024 · Q4e[2]
Plants have specialised transport vessels. State the name of two plant vessels specialised for transport.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q7b(ii)[4]
State the names and functions of the two transport tissues contained in the part labelled Y in Fig. 7.1. name function name function
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2024 · Q4b(ii)[1]
State one other function of xylem, apart from transport.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2023 · Q7f[1]
State the name of the vessels that transport mineral ions in the stem.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2022 · Q10e(i)[1]
State one other use of water in a plant.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2021 · Q10d(i)[1]
State the name of the vessels that transport water through a plant.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · May/June 2021 · Q10a[2]
Plants use different tissues to transport substances around the plant. Circle two parts of a plant that are adapted for transport. capillaries chloroplasts fatty tissue phloem vena cava guard cells xylem
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2020 · Q10d(ii)[1]
Name the plant tissue responsible for transporting dissolved sugars.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2019 · Q3c(i)[1]
State the boiling point of water. °C
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What examiners said
Most candidates were able to correctly identify the trachea and the diaphragm. Occasionally some candidates confused the trachea with the larynx.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/42 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
Xylem was quite well known as the vessels that transport mineral ions in the stem of a plant.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/31 Q7(f) (Cambridge)
Few candidates gave a suitable response. The popular response was growth.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0973/31 Q10(e)(i) (Cambridge)
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