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Paper 4 structured question: Translocation

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Understanding the roles of sources and sinks in plants is important for explaining how substances like sucrose and amino acids are distributed.

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Sources and Sinks in Plants

Sources are regions in plants that produce and release sucrose or amino acids. Sinks are regions that use or store these substances.

  1. a

    Identify a source in a plant and state what it produces and releases.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]
  2. b

    Identify a sink in a plant and describe its role.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]

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Transport of Substances in Plants

Diagram shows movement of sucrose and amino acids from leaves to roots and fruits.

  1. a

    Describe what is meant by a source in plants.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  2. b

    Describe the role of a sink in plants.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]