Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 3 structured question: Water uptake

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Water uptake

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Paper 3Theory (Core)4 marks

Understanding the role of xylem in water transport is crucial for plant biology.

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Xylem vessels are responsible for transporting water from the roots to the leaves of a plant.

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Explain the importance of xylem in plants.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

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Water is absorbed by root hair cells, travels through root cortex cells, moves up through xylem, and reaches mesophyll cells in leaves.

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Describe the pathway of water from the soil to the leaves of a plant.
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