0654.B8.4.01 — Describe translocation as the movement of sucrose and amino acids in phloem from sources to sinks: past paper questions
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- 0973/42 · May/June 2025 · Q1b[1]
Amino acids are used in protein synthesis. State the name of the process used to transport amino acids from sources to sinks in plants.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2022 · Q10d[2]
Describe the function of phloem in a plant.
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2022 · Q7d[3]
The process of translocation is also used in plants. Draw three lines from the word translocation to the boxes on the right to make three correct sentences. occurs in the phloem. involves the movement of amino acids. only involves movement of substances from root to shoot. Translocation transports substances to the sou...
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2021 · Q7c[1]
Xylem transports water through the plant stem. Name the tissue that transports sugars through the plant stem.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2020 · Q1c(ii)[2]
Describe how carbohydrates are transported from the leaves to the roots.
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Table 10.1 compares transpiration with translocation. Table 10.1 transpiration substances moved translocation water direction of movement from roots to leaves name of tissue used for transport Complete Table 10.1.
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What examiners said
A number of incorrect processes were given including transpiration, active transport and diffusion.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/42 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
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