4.2 - Phloem Effect
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What is the primary function of phloem?
💡 Hint: Think about what is created in the leaves.
What do we call the parts of the plant where food is produced?
💡 Hint: They are usually the leaves.
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What is the function of phloem?
💡 Hint: Remember what sugars are moved within the plant.
True or False: Phloem can only transport substances upwards.
💡 Hint: Think about the term 'bidirectional'.
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Given the importance of phloem, outline an experiment that could test how varying humidity levels affect food transport efficiency in plants.
💡 Hint: Think about what parameters to measure for growth.
How would the absence of phloem impact a plant's overall health, and what symptoms might it exhibit?
💡 Hint: Consider the visible decay or wilting signs a plant might show.
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