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Locate xylem and phloem in diagrams and images of cross-sections from the roots, stems, and leaves of non-woody dicot plants.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyTransport in plantsCore content

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Locate xylem and phloem in diagrams and images of cross-sections from the roots, stems, and leaves of non-woody dicot plants

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  • You need to be able to locate xylem and phloem in diagrams and images of cross-sections from the roots, stems, and leaves of non-woody dicot plants.
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Root cross-section

A diagram shows a cross-section of a non-woody dicot root with a star-shaped central region and tissues arranged around it.

  1. a

    Identify the tissue labelled X in the centre of the root cross-section.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]
  2. b

    Identify the tissue labelled Y located between the arms of the star-shaped tissue.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]
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