IGCSE 0610 8 Transport in Plants

The evaporation of water from the stomata (openings in the leaves) is the process of ...

• Transpiration

• Translocation

• Diffusion

• Perspiration

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This plant structure carries sugars, amino acids, and plant hormones.

• Xylem Vessels

• Phloem

• Plant Straws

• Plant Blood Vessels

These plant structures carry water and mineral ions.

• Xylem Vessels

• Phloem

• Transpiration Tunnels

• Plant Arteries

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Which of the follow affect the rate of transpiration (how fast a plant loses water to evaporation from the leaves)? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• Light

• Humidity

• Wind

• Temperature

What could increase the rate of water uptake (transpiration) by a plant?

• Placing it in a refridgerator

• placing a clear plastic bag over the plant (increases humidity)

• removing the leaves from the plant

• shining a bright light on the plant

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What is the function of the phloem?

• to transport water and mineral ions

• to transport sugars and amino acids

• to store food

• to support the plant's stem

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Without the process of transpiration, a plant would be unable to...

• Move sucrose from the leaves to the roots.

• Create new proteins for the plant.

• Pull up new water and mineral ions from the roots to the leaves.

• Grow towards the light.

What is the vessel coloured pink in this diagram?

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Root hair

• Cortex

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What part of the plant is this cross sectional diagram of?

• Stem

• Leaf

• Root

• Shoot

What colour is the area which contains PHLOEM in this diagram?

• Dark Green

• Light Green

• Yellow / beige

• Pink