Xylem and phloem: CAIE IGCSE Biology questions
Every CAIE IGCSE Biology exam question on 8.1 Xylem and phloem, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q3(b)(ii)
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Q4(b)(iii)
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All 5 questions on Xylem and phloem, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q20 (1 mark): What is present in a vascular bundle? A anthers B guard cells C palisade cells D xylem vessels
- June 2024, Paper 4, Q3(b)(ii) (2 marks): Describe two ways the structure labelled B in Fig. 3.3 is adapted for its function. 1 2 [2]
- Specimen, Paper 1, Q16 (1 mark): The photomicrograph shows a cross-section through the root of a buttercup plant. Z What is the main function of the tissue labelled Z? A photosynthesis B respir
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q16 (1 mark): The photomicrograph shows a cross-section through the root of a buttercup plant. Z What is the function of the tissue labelled Z? A photosynthesis B respiration
- Specimen, Paper 3, Q4(b)(iii) (1 mark): State the name of the tissue in a plant that transports water. [1]
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