Practice Food Transport (phloem) (3) - Transport of food and minerals in plants

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Question 1.
What is the main function of phloem in plants?
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Think of the type of food that photosynthesis produces.
Question 2.
What is 'translocation'?
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It involves loading, flow, and unloading.
3Question 3.
What substance does phloem primarily transport?
- Water
- Nutrients
- Food
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Think about the role of leaves.
4Question 4.
Translocation in plants refers to which process?
- True
- False
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Match it with the function of phloem.
Question 5.
If a plant experiences a sudden increase in temperature, how would you expect this to affect both xylem and phloem transport, and why?
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Consider the relationship between temperature and transport speed.
Question 6.
In a hypothetical situation, if a tree is completely girdled (the bark and the phloem are removed around the trunk), what would happen to the tree's health over time? Provide reasons for your answer.
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Think about why each part of the tree needs the nutrients.

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