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Q1 · Roots of a seedling are placed in a solution containing red dye 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2006
5 Roots of a seedling are placed in a solution containing red dye. solution containing red dye What is the path of the red dye after it has entered the roots? A phloem in root → phloem in stem B phloem in root → xylem in stem C xylem in root → phloem in stem D xylem in root → xylem in stem
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Answer: D
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Q2 · The diagram shows a shoot of a plant with a transparent stem in a solution of blue dye 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2011
5 The diagram shows a shoot of a plant with a transparent stem in a solution of blue dye. blue lines solution of blue dye start 4 hours later What do the blue lines in the stem show? A The dye is drawn up the phloem in the stem. B The dye moves up the stem by diffusion. C The dye shows liquid can circulate in the stem. D The dye travels through tubes in the stem.
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Answer: D
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Q3 · The diagram shows a shoot of a plant with a transparent stem in a solution of blue dye 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2011
6 The diagram shows a shoot of a plant with a transparent stem in a solution of blue dye. blue lines solution of blue dye start 4 hours later What do the blue lines in the stem show? A The dye is drawn up the phloem in the stem. B The dye moves up the stem by diffusion. C The dye shows liquid can circulate in the stem. D The dye travels through tubes in the stem.
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Answer: D
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Q4 · The diagram shows a shoot of a plant with a transparent stem in a solution of blue dye 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2011
4 The diagram shows a shoot of a plant with a transparent stem in a solution of blue dye. blue lines solution of blue dye start 4 hours later What do the blue lines in the stem show? A The dye is drawn up the phloem in the stem. B The dye moves up the stem by diffusion. C The dye shows liquid can circulate in the stem. D The dye travels through tubes in the stem.
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Answer: D
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Q5 · The diagrams represent sections through a root, a stem and a leaf mid-rib, not drawn to… 0654/12 May/June 2013
4 The diagrams represent sections through a root, a stem and a leaf mid-rib, not drawn to the same scale. P Q R S In which row are the sections correctly identified? root stem leaf A P Q R B Q R P C R P Q D S R Q
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Answer: C
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Q6 · The diagrams show sections through a stem and a root 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2013
3 The diagrams show sections through a stem and a root. S Q R P T stem root Which indicate the positions of the phloem? A P and S B P and T C Q and S D R and T
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Answer: C
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Q7 · The diagram shows sections through a plant root and a leaf 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2015
6 The diagram shows sections through a plant root and a leaf. 3 1 2 4 root leaf Which tissues are phloem? A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4
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Answer: B
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Q8 · Which tissue carries water up the stem of a plant? 0654/11 May/June 2017
6 Which tissue carries water up the stem of a plant? A epidermis B phloem C spongy mesophyll D xylem
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Answer: D
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Q9 · Plants transport various substances through their xylem and phloem tissues 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2018
5 Plants transport various substances through their xylem and phloem tissues. If the contents of both tissues are analysed, which substance would be found only in phloem? A magnesium ions B nitrate ions C sugars D water
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Answer: C
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Q10 · The diagrams show sections through a stem and a root 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2019
7 The diagrams show sections through a stem and a root. S Q P T stem root Which indicate the positions of the xylem? A P and S B P and T C Q and S D Q and T
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Answer: B
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Q11 · The diagrams show sections through a stem and a root 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2019
7 The diagrams show sections through a stem and a root. S Q P T stem root Which indicate the positions of the xylem? A P and S B P and T C Q and S D Q and T
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Answer: B
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Q12 · The diagrams show sections through a stem and a root 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2019
7 The diagrams show sections through a stem and a root. S Q P T stem root Which indicate the positions of the xylem? A P and S B P and T C Q and S D Q and T
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Answer: B
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Q13 · The diagrams represent sections through a root, a stem and a leaf mid-rib, not drawn to… 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2022
7 The diagrams represent sections through a root, a stem and a leaf mid-rib, not drawn to the same scale. P Q R S In which row are the sections correctly identified? root stem leaf A P S R B Q R S C R P Q D S Q P
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Answer: C
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Q14 · The diagrams represent sections through a root, a stem and a leaf mid-rib, not drawn to… 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2022
7 The diagrams represent sections through a root, a stem and a leaf mid-rib, not drawn to the same scale. P Q R S In which row are the sections correctly identified? root stem leaf A P S R B Q R S C R P Q D S Q P
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Answer: C
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Q15 · The diagrams represent sections through a root, a stem and a leaf mid-rib, not drawn to… 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2022
7 The diagrams represent sections through a root, a stem and a leaf mid-rib, not drawn to the same scale. P Q R S In which row are the sections correctly identified? root stem leaf A P S R B Q R S C R P Q D S Q P
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Answer: C
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Q16 · Why are nitrate ions necessary for plant growth? 0654/12 Feb/March 2023
5 Why are nitrate ions necessary for plant growth? A They are essential for producing starch. B They are found in the chloroplasts. C They are part of the cell sap. D They are used in making amino acids.
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Answer: D
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Q17 · Which label shows the position of the xylem in the cross-section of the root of a… 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2023
7 Which label shows the position of the xylem in the cross-section of the root of a dicotyledonous plant? B A C D
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Answer: C
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Q18 · Which row names the substances carried by xylem vessels and the direction of travel? 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2023
7 Which row names the substances carried by xylem vessels and the direction of travel? substances direction of travel A sucrose only leaves to roots B sucrose only roots to leaves C water and dissolved minerals leaves to roots D water and dissolved minerals roots to leaves
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Answer: D
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Q19 · The diagram shows an investigation into water transport in plants 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2024
7 The diagram shows an investigation into water transport in plants. flower with flower with white petals dyed petals water with water with coloured dye coloured dye start 8 hours later Which part of the stem transports the coloured dye from the test-tube to the petals of the flower? A mesophyll cells B phloem C root hair cells D xylem
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Answer: D
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Q20 · The diagram shows an investigation into water transport in plants 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2024
7 The diagram shows an investigation into water transport in plants. flower with flower with white petals dyed petals water with water with coloured dye coloured dye start 8 hours later Which part of the stem transports the coloured dye from the test-tube to the petals of the flower? A mesophyll cells B phloem C root hair cells D xylem
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Answer: D
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Q21 · The diagram shows a cross section of a plant stem and a plant root 0654/12 Feb/March 2025
9 The diagram shows a cross section of a plant stem and a plant root. Y X stem root Which row identifies labels X and Y? X Y A phloem phloem B phloem xylem C xylem phloem D xylem xylem
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Answer: A
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Q22 · The diagram shows a cross-section of a plant stem 0654/11 May/June 2025
8 The diagram shows a cross-section of a plant stem. X Which tissue is X? A cortex B mesophyll C phloem D xylem
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Answer: D
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Q23 · The diagram shows a cross-section of a plant root 0654/12 May/June 2025
7 The diagram shows a cross-section of a plant root. S Which row is correct for tissue S? name of tissue substance transported A phloem amino acids and sucrose B phloem water C xylem amino acids and sucrose D xylem water
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Answer: D
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Q24 · The diagram shows a cross-section of a plant root 0654/13 May/June 2025
7 The diagram shows a cross-section of a plant root. S Which row is correct for tissue S? name of tissue substance transported A phloem amino acids and sucrose B phloem water C xylem amino acids and sucrose D xylem water
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Answer: D
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Q25 · The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2025
4 The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf. Which structure is a xylem cell? A D B C
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Answer: A
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Q26 · The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2025
4 The diagram shows a cross-section of a leaf. Which structure is a xylem cell? A D B C
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Answer: A
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