Practice Microscope Work (6.1) - Transport of food and minerals in plants

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Question 1.
What is the main function of the xylem?
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Think about what part of the plant absorbs water.
Question 2.
What direction does phloem transport food?
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Remember it's not just up!
3Question 3.
What is the primary role of xylem in plants?
- Transport food
- Transport water and minerals
- Perform photosynthesis
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Consider what part of the plant is responsible for water uptake.
4Question 4.
True or False: Phloem only transports food upwards.
- True
- False
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Think about how plants distribute energy throughout.
Question 5.
Investigate how varying soil moisture levels could impact the effectiveness of xylem in a plant. Design an experiment to assess this.
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Question 6.
Theoretically explain how a significant increase in temperature during summer months could affect both transpiration and overall nutrient transport in plants.
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