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The document contains answers to a series of biology questions related to plant physiology, including topics such as phloem, transpiration, and xylem vessels. It outlines various concepts, such as the role of mesophyll in photosynthesis and the factors affecting transpiration rates. Additionally, it provides recommendations for conducting experiments to measure transpiration effectively.

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The document contains answers to a series of biology questions related to plant physiology, including topics such as phloem, transpiration, and xylem vessels. It outlines various concepts, such as the role of mesophyll in photosynthesis and the factors affecting transpiration rates. Additionally, it provides recommendations for conducting experiments to measure transpiration effectively.

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QUESTION 1

1.1.1 C
1.1.2 C
1.1.3 B
1.1.4 B
1.2
1.2.1 Phloem
1.2.2 Root pressure
1.2.3 Diffusion
1.2.4 Stem
1.3
1.3.1 BOTH A AND B
1.3.2 A ONLY
1.3.3 A ONLY
1.3.4 A ONLY
QUESTION 2

2.1.1 a) A
b) E
2.1.2 Mesophyll
2.1.3 . sunken stomata reduce transpiration rate
. they trap moist air around the stomata
. this lowers the water vapour diffusion gradient so less water is
lost

2.1.4 > contains many chloroplast to absorb


maximum light for photosynthesis
>Long upright and closely packed cells near upper
surface so they receive more sunlight
2.2
Xylem vessels Phloem sieve tube
Transport water and mineral Transport food
salts
Cells are dead at maturity Cells are living

QUESTION 3

3.1.1 a) Rate of transpiration


b) light intensity
3.1.2 The transpiration rate increases from 2ml to 4,8 ml
3.1.3 > Repeat the investigation several times and calculate
the average results
> Use more than one leafy shoot for each light intensity

3.1.4 > keep the same type and size of leafy shoot
> keep all others factors constant

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