2 Transportation in plants

Section A

[2012-4]
Figure 3 shows a plant tissue obtained from a stem. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

2012-4.
a.
(i) Identify the tissue. (1 mark)
(ii) Give two reasons to support your answer in a.(i). (2 marks)
b. Explain two adaptations of the tissue to its function. (4 marks)

2004-3.
a.
(ii) By what process does a nitrate ion move into a root hair cell when its concentration is higher in
the root hair cell than in the soil? (1 mark)
b. In what way is diffusion similar to osmosis? (1 mark)

[2003-2]
Figure 1 is a diagram of two plant cells in contract. The cells are of different cell sap concentrations.
Use it to answer questions that follow.

2003-2.
a.
(i) Which one of the cells A or B has a higher osmotic potential? (1 mark)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer in a,(i) above. (1 mark)
b. Draw an arrow in the diagram itself to show the direction of water movement between the two
cells. (1 mark)

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Section B

[2011-12]
Figure 9 shows an experimental set up in a laboratory. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

2011-12.
a. What type of membrane is the visking tubing? (1 mark)
b.
(i)What result would be obtained after sometime? (2 marks)
(ii)Explain your answer to 12.b.(i). (3 marks)

[2010- 12]
Figure 10 shows a potometer with a leafy shoot. Use it to answer the questions that follow:

2010- 12.
a. What effect would each of the following have on the in movement of the bubble?
(i) increased temperature of the surrounding air (1 mark)
(ii) increased humidity of the surrounding air (1 mark)
b. Explain how one can measure rate of transpiration in the leafy shoot using the bubble. (3 marks)

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2008-10.
Figure 7 shows a cross-section of a stem from a fresh young bean plant that was dipped in coloured
water. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

a. Name the parts marked X and Y.

X (1 mark)
Y (1 mark)
b.
(i) Which tissue could take up the coloured water? (1 mark)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer to 10.b.(i). (1 mark)
c. Explain the function of Z to the stem. (2 marks)

[2008-11]
Figure 8 is a bar chart showing the relative amounts of different minerals in pond water and cell sap
of green alga. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

2008-11.
a.
(i) Name any two minerals that would enter the alga cell sap by active transport. (2 marks)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer to 11.a.(i). (2 marks)
b.
(i) What would happen to the concentration of minerals in cell sap and pond water if alga were killed
(1 mark)
(ii) Explain your answer in 11.b.(i). (2 marks)
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[2004-13]
Figure 7 is a diagram showing an experiment on osmosis. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

2004-13.
a.
(i) What change would occur to the level of sugar solution in the glass tubing after some time? (1
mark)
(ii) Explain your answer to 13.a.(i). (2 marks)
b. What type of membrane is the visking tubing? (1 mark)

Section C

2011-16.
Describe an experiment that could be carried out to show that light intensity affects rate of
transpiration in leafy shoots. Your essay should include procedure, expected results and conclusion.
(10 marks)

2009-17.
Describe an experiment that could be conducted to show that germinating bean seeds contain an
enzyme that digests starch. Your answer should include procedure, expected results and conclusions.
(10 marks)

2005-16.
Describe an experiment you would do to show that transpiration from leaves affects uptake of water.
Your answer should be in an essay form. (10 marks)

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