iGCSE Biology (0610)-8.1 Xylem and phloem – iGCSE Style Questions Paper 2

Question

When stems with white flowers are cut and placed in a blue stain the petals turn blue.
Which tissue in the stem does the stain travel through to reach the petals?
A epidermis
B mesophyll
C phloem
D xylem

Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

Question

The diagram shows part of a section through a plant stem.

Which tissue transports water from the roots to the leaves?

Answer/Explanation

Ans:   C

Question

The photograph shows a cross-section of a root.

The root hair and the xylem are part of the same
cell and organism.
cell and tissue.
C  organ and organism.
D  tissue and organ.

Answer/Explanation

Ans: C 

Question

The diagram shows a cross-section through a plant stem.

Answer/Explanation

Ans: B

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