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The two transport tissues

The two transport tissues

Plants use two vascular tissues to transport substances. Xylem carries water and dissolved mineral ions from the roots upwards, while phloem carries dissolved sugars and amino acids to regions that need them.

2.2.8 Xylem and phloem Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Biology 2.2.8 Xylem and phloem. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.

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