0653.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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1. 0653/01 · Specimen 2025 · Q8[2]

   What are the functions of the tissue labelled X?

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2. 0653/43 · May/June 2024 · Q7a(i)[2]

   State one way the function of X and Y in Fig. 7.1 is similar and one way their function is different. similar different

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3. 0653/31 · October/November 2023 · Q4b(i)[1]

   Draw a label line and the letter X on Fig. 4.1 to identify a xylem vessel.

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4. 0653/31 · October/November 2023 · Q4b(ii)[2]

   Water is transported from the soil to the xylem vessels through two types of cell. State the names of the two types of cell.

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5. 0653/43 · October/November 2023 · Q7a(i)[2]

   State two functions of the part labelled P in Fig. 7.1.

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What examiners said

Many candidates identified one of the xylem vessels correctly. When adding labels to diagrams candidates should take care to make their label lines and letters clear so that their responses can be seen unambiguously.

— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0653/31 Q4(b)(i) (Cambridge)

Many candidates knew the root hair cell. Fewer knew the root cortex cells. There were several responses which stated plant cell and animal cell.

— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0653/31 Q4(b)(ii) (Cambridge)

Most candidates knew that one function of xylem is transport. Fewer candidates mentioned support as a second function.

— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0653/43 Q7(a)(i) (Cambridge)