GCSE Biology – Xylem and phloem

Last updated: 19/06/2020
GCSE Science – Irish Junior Cycle (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space) Plant biology GCSE Biology – Xylem and phloem

Learning Objectives

-I can describe the structure of the xylem
-I can describe the structure of the phloem
-I can relate the structure of the xylem and phloem to their function

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  1. What process does the xylem carry out in a plant?

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  2. What does the xylem transport in a plant?

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  3. What does the xylem transport in a plant?

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  4. Where does the xylem transport water and minerals from in a plant?

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  5. Where does the xylem transport water and minerals to in a plant?

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  6. Where does the xylem transport water and minerals to in a plant?

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  7. Describe the direction of transportation by the xylem in a plant.

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  8. What type of cells make up the xylem?

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  9. What type of structure does the xylem have?

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  10. What chemical strengthens the walls of the xylem?

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  11. What type of process is the transport taking place in the xylem?

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  12. Does the transportation of substances through the xylem require energy?

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  13. How much energy is needed for the xylem to carry out the transportation of water and minerals?

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  14. What process does the phloem carry out in a plant?

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  15. What does the phloem transport in a plant?

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  16. What does the phloem transport in a plant?

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  17. Why does sugar need to be transported after photosynthesis?

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  18. Why does sugar need to be transported after photosynthesis?

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  19. Why does sugar need to be transported after photosynthesis?

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  20. Why does sugar need to be transported after photosynthesis?

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  21. Describe the direction of transportation by the phloem in a plant.

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  22. What is the name of the process occurring when the phloem is transporting sugars and amino acids in a plant?

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  23. What type of cells make up the phloem?

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  24. What type of cells make up the phloem?

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  25. How do the sieve tubes in a phloem aid with transportation?

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