CAIE A-Level Biology AS 7.2.8 Mass Flow in Phloem Questions

Explain pressure-driven mass flow in phloem using evidence from each question and mark scheme.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Biology 9700
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Explain mass flow in phloem and the pressure gradients that drive assimilate movement.

CAIE A-Level Biology AS 7.2.8 Mass Flow in Phloem Questions question 1

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Which conditions are needed to allow the mass flow of sucrose in phloem sieve tubes?

phloem sieve tube in sources

phloem sieve tube in sinks

higher hydrostatic pressure higher water potential

lower hydrostatic pressure lower water potential

higher hydrostatic pressure lower water potential

lower hydrostatic pressure higher water potential

lower hydrostatic pressure higher water potential

higher hydrostatic pressure lower water potential

lower hydrostatic pressure lower water potential

higher hydrostatic pressure higher water potential

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