This is a longitudinal section of plant stem (×200) - HSC - SSCE Biology - Question 3 - 2007 - Paper 1
Question 3
This is a longitudinal section of plant stem (×200).
What is the name and function of the tissue labelled W?
(A) Xylem
Transports water and mineral ions
(B) Phloe... show full transcript
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Step 1
Identify the tissue labelled W
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The tissue labelled W in a plant stem is likely to be Xylem, as it is responsible for transporting water and mineral ions.
Step 2
State the function of the tissue labelled W
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The function of Xylem is to transport water and mineral ions from the roots to other parts of the plant.
