IGCSE BIOLOGY ASSIGNMENT TRANSPORT IN PLANTS 25.08.

2021

1. Describe the role of xylem tissue and how it is adapted to carry out it’s function
2. What is transpiration?
3. Name 4 factors that affect the rate of transpiration
4. What is the transpiration stream?
5. Why does transpiration increase with temperature?
6. Why does transpiration increase with light intensity?
7. Using your understanding of concentration gradients explain how air flow and humidity
affect the rate of transpiration
8. With the help of diagrams show the position of xylem and phloem in roots and stem .
9. Differentiate between xylem and phloem tissue.
10. Write the chemical equation for photosynthesis.