Figure 1 shows an Aloe vera plant, which lives in dry, arid environments.
a.[1]
State one adaptation of the leaves shown in Figure 1 that helps to protect the plant from being eaten by animals.
b.[1]
When damaged, Aloe vera produces a bitter sap that makes herbivores unwell. What type of defence mechanism is this? Choose from: Chemical, Mechanical, Physical.
c.[1]
The leaves of the plant are made of different tissues working together. What name is given to a group of tissues working together to perform a specific function?
d.[1]
Name the tissue that transports dissolved sugars from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
e.[1]
Name the tissue that transports water and mineral ions through the plant.