A leafy plant cutting is placed in water. After several days, new roots grow at the base of the stem.
Complete the table by naming the transport tissue in each row.
| Substances moved | Route through the cutting | Transport tissue |
|---|---|---|
| Water and mineral ions | From the base of the stem to the leaves | __________ |
| Dissolved sugars | From a leaf to the new roots | __________ |
Give one difference between the structure of the cells that transport dissolved sugars and the structure of the cells that transport water.
Give one immediate use of the transported substances in the second row in the new roots.
74 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 2.3 Plant tissues, organs and systems, covering 2.3.1 Plant tissues and 2.3.2 Plant organ system. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.