Practice Demonstration - 3.2 | 1. Transport of food and minerals in plants | ICSE Class 8 Biology
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Question 1

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What is the main function of xylem in plants?

💡 Hint: Think about what goes from the roots to the leaves.

Question 2

Easy

Define phloem.

💡 Hint: It's responsible for moving food within the plant.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of xylem?

  • Transport food
  • Transport water and minerals
  • Both

💡 Hint: Think about what xylem's main job is.

Question 2

Transpiration affects water transport by creating what type of pressure?

  • Positive pressure
  • Negative pressure
  • No pressure

💡 Hint: Remember how evaporation causes movement in nature.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a plant is placed in a dry area, predict the impacts on water transport mechanisms and suggest solutions to improve the plant’s growth.

💡 Hint: Think about how environmental conditions affect water balance in plants.

Question 2

Design an experiment to test the effects of light on phloem transport rates and explain your methodology.

💡 Hint: Consider how you could measure the impact on photosynthesis.

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