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Topics Tested
8. Transport in plants
8.1. Xylem and phloem

State the functions of xylem and phloem: (a) xylem – transport of water and mineral ions, and support (b) phloem – transport of sucrose and amino acids

6. Plant nutrition
6.1. Photosynthesis

Outline the subsequent use and storage of the carbohydrates made in photosynthesis, limited to: (a) starch as an energy store (b) cellulose to build cell walls (c) glucose used in respiration to provide energy (d) sucrose for transport in the phloem (e) nectar to attract insects for pollination

8. Transport in plants
8.2. Water uptake

Identify in diagrams and images root hair cells and state their functions