1.1 - Comparison of Xylem and Phloem
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Practice Questions
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What does xylem transport?
💡 Hint: Think about what is needed for plant growth.
Is xylem made of living or dead cells?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the cells when they mature.
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What does xylem primarily transport?
💡 Hint: Consider what plants absorb from the soil.
True or False: Phloem transports substances in one direction only.
💡 Hint: Think about the flow of nutrients.
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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.
💡 Hint: Think about how quickly plants manifest issues based on their nutrient supply.
Design an experiment to test the effect of light intensity on the rate of transpiration in xylem. Outline your methodology.
💡 Hint: Consider how light influences photosynthesis and water loss.
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