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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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  1. Q20

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 20: What is present in a vascular bundle? A anthers B guard cells C palisade cells D xylem vessels
  2. Q3(b)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 3(b)(ii): Describe two ways the structure labelled B in Fig. 3.3 is adapted for its function. 1 2 [2]
  3. Q16

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 16: 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
  4. Q16

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 16: 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
  5. Q4(b)(iii)

    Specimen · Paper 3

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    Specimen Paper 3, question 4(b)(iii): State the name of the tissue in a plant that transports water. [1]
All 5 questions on Xylem and phloem, as a list
  1. 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
  2. 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]
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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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