B8.1· 11 questions · 11 marks · 13 min · 2019–2025· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) Paper 2 question on xylem and phloem, laid out as 3 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.



1 / 3


2 / 3

3 / 3Answers below. Sit the paper first if you are practising.
Pastlit
Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654 · Xylem and phloem — Paper 2
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
Question
Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 1 | 0654/21 May/June 2019 |
| 2 | B | 1 | 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 3 | B | 1 | 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 4 | B | 1 | 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 5 | B | 1 | 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 6 | C | 1 | 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 7 | C | 1 | 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 8 | D | 1 | 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 9 | D | 1 | 0654/22 Feb/March 2024 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 0654/22 May/June 2025 |
| 11 | C | 1 | 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2025 |
5 A farmer noticed that the older leaves of his maize plant were becoming yellow between the veins. What is the plant lacking? A carbon dioxide B magnesium ions C sunlight D water
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: B
7 The diagram shows a transverse section through a plant stem. X Which tissue is X? A mesophyll B phloem C epidermis D xylem
1 marks
Answer: B
7 Which row correctly describes translocation and transpiration in plants? transport transport from to method vessel A translocation leaf respiring tissue xylem transpiration root leaf phloem B translocation leaf root xylem transpiration respiring tissue leaf phloem C translocation leaf respiring tissue phloem transpiration root leaf xylem D translocation leaf root phloem transpiration respiring tissue leaf xylem
1 marks
Answer: C
7 Which label shows the position of the xylem in the cross-section of the root of a dicotyledonous plant? B A C D
1 marks
Answer: C
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
1 marks
Answer: D
7 Which statement is correct? A Xylem vessels are living and are involved in translocation. B Xylem vessels are living and are involved in transpiration. C Xylem vessels are dead and are involved in translocation. D Xylem vessels are dead and are involved in transpiration.
1 marks
Answer: D
6 Which row shows the transport and use of nitrate ions by plants? tissue used to nitrate ions transport nitrate ions used to make around plant A phloem amino acids B xylem glucose C phloem glucose D xylem amino acids
1 marks
Answer: D
5 Which statement about transport in plants is correct? A Amino acids are moved from source to sink in the xylem. B Glucose is moved from sink to source in the xylem. C Sucrose is moved from source to sink in the phloem. D Starch is moved from sink to source in the phloem.
1 marks
Answer: C