Biology revision- B2.1 transport

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The uptake of water by a plant increases if a fan blows air over the leaves. This is because:
If a fan blows air over the leaves, the uptake of water by a plant increases because diffusion is faster when the diffusion gradient is greatest.
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The loss of water vapour from leaves slows down if the plant is put into a plastic bag. This is because:
If the plant is put into a plastic bag, the loss of water vapour from leaves slows down because the humidity increases.
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Sugars made in leaf cells are transported to flower buds by:
Sugars made in leaf cells are transported to flower buds by phloem.
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The wood in tree trunks is mostly a collection of:
The wood in tree trunks is mostly a collection of xylum cells.
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In plant roots how are the xylem and phloem aranged?
The xlyem and phloem are arranged in the centre of the root to withstand stretching forces.
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The loss of water vapour from leaves slows down if the plant is put into a plastic bag. This is because:

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If the plant is put into a plastic bag, the loss of water vapour from leaves slows down because the humidity increases.

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Sugars made in leaf cells are transported to flower buds by:

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Card 4

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The wood in tree trunks is mostly a collection of:

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Card 5

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In plant roots how are the xylem and phloem aranged?

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