Practice Food Transport (Phloem) - 3 | 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 phloem in plants?

💡 Hint: Think of the type of food that photosynthesis produces.

Question 2

Easy

What is 'translocation'?

💡 Hint: It involves loading, flow, and unloading.

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Question 1

What substance does phloem primarily transport?

  • Water
  • Nutrients
  • Food

💡 Hint: Think about the role of leaves.

Question 2

Translocation in plants refers to which process?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Match it with the function of phloem.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a plant experiences a sudden increase in temperature, how would you expect this to affect both xylem and phloem transport, and why?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature and transport speed.

Question 2

In a hypothetical situation, if a tree is completely girdled (the bark and the phloem are removed around the trunk), what would happen to the tree's health over time? Provide reasons for your answer.

💡 Hint: Think about why each part of the tree needs the nutrients.

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