CAIE IGCSE Biology 8.1.1 Functions of Xylem & Phloem
Practise separating xylem and phloem functions: xylem carries water and mineral ions and supports the plant, while phloem moves sucrose and amino acids.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Biology 0610
Exam points
- state that xylem transports water and mineral ions and gives mechanical support
- state that phloem translocates sucrose and amino acids between sources and sinks
- choose xylem or phloem from the transported substance in diagrams, stains or girdling contexts
8.1.1—Functions of xylem and phloem: (a) question 1
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State two substances that are transported only in the phloem.
sucrose and amino acids ;
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