As a xylem cell differentiates, it loses its end walls and its cytoplasm.
Which function is the xylem cell adapted for?
absorbing mineral ions from the soil
carrying water up the plant
carrying out photosynthesis
carrying dissolved sugars to the roots
163 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 1.1 Cell structure, covering 1.1.1 Eukaryotes and prokaryotes, 1.1.2 Animal and plant cells, 1.1.3 Cell specialisation, 1.1.4 Cell differentiation, 1.1.5 Microscopy, and 1.1.6 Culturing microorganisms. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.