Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2.54 Xylem Transport Questions

Practise xylem transport by naming the water-carrying tissue and explaining how water moves from soil through roots to leaves.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Biology 4BI1

Exam points

  • Describe water uptake by osmosis into root hair cells and movement up xylem.
  • Name xylem as the tissue transporting water and mineral ions to leaves.
  • Explain how transpiration helps draw water up, cool leaves and move mineral ions.

Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2.54 Xylem Transport Questions question 1

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Plant roots absorb water from soil.
This water is transported to the leaves and then moves into the air.

Name the tissue that transports water to the leaves.

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