3 - Food Transport (Phloem)
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Practice Questions
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What is the main function of phloem in plants?
💡 Hint: Think of the type of food that photosynthesis produces.
What is 'translocation'?
💡 Hint: It involves loading, flow, and unloading.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What substance does phloem primarily transport?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of leaves.
Translocation in plants refers to which process?
💡 Hint: Match it with the function of phloem.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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