Practice Comparison of Xylem and Phloem - 1.1 | Chapter 1 : Transport of food and minerals in plants | ICSE Class 8 Biology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does xylem transport?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what is needed for plant growth.

Question 2

Easy

Is xylem made of living or dead cells?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens to the cells when they mature.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does xylem primarily transport?

  • Food
  • Water & Minerals
  • Nutrients

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what plants absorb from the soil.

Question 2

True or False: Phloem transports substances in one direction only.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the flow of nutrients.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A plant’s health begins to decline, and you suspect an issue with its vascular systems. Explain which tissue (xylem or phloem) you would analyze first and why.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how quickly plants manifest issues based on their nutrient supply.

Question 2

Design an experiment to test the effect of light intensity on the rate of transpiration in xylem. Outline your methodology.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how light influences photosynthesis and water loss.

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