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LIFE SCIENCES

Topic test marking guideline– Grade 10


Plant Tissues
Marks: 30

SECTION A
Question 1

1.1
1. A
2. D
3. D
3 x 2 = (6)

1.2
1.2.1 Meristematic
1.2.2 Chlorenchyma
1.2.3 Xylem
1.2.4 Sclerenchyma 
4 x 1= (4)
[10]
SECTION B
Question 2
2.1 2.1.1

C – Collenchyma (1)

2.1.2 -Epidermal cells are transparent 


-to allow sunlight to enter the leaf for photosynthesis
OR
-Epidermal cells are closely packed 
-to protect underlying cells
OR
-Epidermal cells in stems and leaves covered by
cuticle
-to reduce water loss
OR
-Presence of guard cells with stomata
-allow for gaseous exchange OR
-Guard cells have chloroplasts
-to allow for photosynthesis

Any one 1 x 2 (2)


2.1.3 Root hair

Assessment grid

Criteria Mark
Caption 1
Correct diagram 1
Root hair drawn 1
Any two correct labels 1
(4)

2.2
Xylem vessels Phloem sieve tubes
Conducts water and Conducts dissolved food
dissolved mineral salts
Walls are Walls are thin/made up of
thickened/lignified cellulose
Cross walls
perforated/absent Sieve plates present
Transport is from root to Transport is from leaves to
leaves roots
1 for table + Any 1 x 2 (3)
[10]
Question 3

3.1 B  xylem 
C  sclerenchyma 
A  parenchyma  (6)

3.2 Some cell walls have pits (tiny holes)  to allow water to move side-ways
between the cells
Vessels have no cross walls forming tubes that allow upward movement of (4)
water
[10]
[30]

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