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Q. 1 The diagram below show transverse sections of; A root, B stem and C leaf.

(a) (i) On transverse section A, B and BC, label the xylem and the phloem.
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(ii) On transverse section A and B, label the epidermis and cortex.

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(b) Complete the table below to compare the functions of xylem and the phloem.
The term sap refers to the liquid transported in xylem and the phloem tissues.

feature phloem xylem

composition of the sap

direction of flow in the stem

destinations

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(c) The diagram below shows the structure of root hair cell.
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(i) Name the parts labelled A - E.

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(ii) State and explain how the root hair cell is adapted to its functions of
uptake of water and mineral ions.

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(d) The diagram below shows an investigation that was set up and left for 30
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At the end of this time, the leaf had become red.

Suggest an explanation for this result.

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Q. 2 (a) Define the term transpiration.

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(b) The diagram below shows a section through a leaf.

(i) Name the parts labelled A F.

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(ii) Using the diagram on previous page, describe how water is lost from
the leaves in transpiration.

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(c) Describe the effects of variation of temperature, humidity and light intensity on
rate of transpiration.

temperature;
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humidity;
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light
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(d) Explain the mechanism of water uptake and movement in terms of

transpiration pull.

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(e) Discuss the adaptations of plants leaf, stem and root to aquatic (pond),
garden and desert environments.
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desert environments .

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Q. 3 The diagram below shows a potometer which can be used to study loss of water from
a leafy shoot.

A student used a potometer to compare the movement of water through a leafy shoot
at different conditions. The table below shows the results obtained.

Time taken by water to move

Conditions
10 0.5 cm.
A: cool, moving air, in daylight 2.0
B: cool, still air, in daylight 6.0
C: warm, moving air, in daylight 1.0
D: warm, still air, in daylight 3.0
E: warm, still air, night 60.0

(a) From the table above, state three conditions which affect the rate of water
movement through the plant.

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(b) Calculate the rate of water movement in millimetres per minute for condition
A.

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(c) State two ways in which the air around the shoot would be affected if it was
covered with a transparent plastic bag.

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Q. 4 (a) Translocation and transpiration are processes that occur in plants.

Describe each of these processes.

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(b) Compare the role of transpiration and translocation in the transport of

materials from sources to sinks, within plants at different seasons.

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(c) Systemic pesticides are used by famers to control pests.

Describe translocation throughout the plant of systemic pesticides.

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