Practice Visuals to Add - 6.3 | 1. Transport of food and minerals in plants | ICSE 8 Biology
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Question 1 Easy

What does xylem transport?

💡 Hint: Think about which direction xylem carries substances.

Question 2 Easy

Are phloem cells alive at maturity?

💡 Hint: Consider how they function in transporting food.

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Question 1

What does xylem primarily transport?

Food
Water and minerals
Both

💡 Hint: Focus on the main role of xylem.

Question 2

Translocation occurs primarily in which type of tissue?

Xylem
Phloem
Both

💡 Hint: Which tissue deals with nutrient distribution?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe how root hairs enhance the overall efficiency of water absorption in plants. How do they compare in structure and function to mature xylem?

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose and adaptability of each type of cell in nutrient transport.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of environmental changes on the rate of transpiration and how this affects nutrient transport in plants, especially under high temperature conditions.

💡 Hint: Think about how temperature and humidity together create varying conditions for plant survival.

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