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Comparing Xylem and Phloem

Part of Plant Transport Systems — GCSE Biology

This diagram covers Comparing Xylem and Phloem within Plant Transport Systems for GCSE Biology. Xylem and phloem structure, water and sugar transport, root hair adaptations, translocation, and practical investigations It is section 6 of 17 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

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Comparing Xylem and Phloem

XYLEM Dead cells Lignin walls Water + minerals One-way flow ↑ PHLOEM N Living cells Sieve plates Sugars + amino acids Two-way flow ↕ Companion cell Structural and Functional Differences

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Root Hair Cell AdaptationsPlant vs Animal Transport SystemsThe Plant Highway SystemKey Facts: Plant Transport Systems

Practice Questions for Plant Transport Systems

Which substance does xylem tissue transport?

  • A. Sugars and amino acids
  • B. Oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • C. Water and dissolved mineral ions
  • D. Proteins and lipids
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Explain how root hair cells are adapted for their function.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

What is phloem tissue?
A plant tissue that transports sugars and amino acids from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
What is xylem tissue?
A plant tissue that transports water and mineral salts from the roots to the leaves.

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