TopicalSciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654Transport in plantsXylem and phloemPaper 2

Xylem and phloem — Paper 2 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

B8.1· 11 questions · 11 marks · 13 min · 2019–2025· Multiple choice

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Question 1: A farmer noticed that the older leaves of his maize plant were becoming yellow between the veins. What is the plant lacking? A carbon dioxi…Question 2: 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 …Question 3: 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 …Question 4: 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 …1 / 3
Question 5: The diagram shows a transverse section through a plant stem. X Which tissue is X? A mesophyll B phloem C epidermis D xylemQuestion 6: Which row correctly describes translocation and transpiration in plants? transport transport from to method vessel A translocation leaf res…Question 7: Which label shows the position of the xylem in the cross-section of the root of a dicotyledonous plant? B A C DQuestion 8: Which row names the substances carried by xylem vessels and the direction of travel? substances direction of travel A sucrose only leaves t…2 / 3
Question 9: Which statement is correct? A Xylem vessels are living and are involved in translocation. B Xylem vessels are living and are involved in tr…Question 10: Which row shows the transport and use of nitrate ions by plants? tissue used to nitrate ions transport nitrate ions used to make around pla…Question 11: 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 sin…3 / 3

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Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654 · Xylem and phloem — Paper 2

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Q1 · A farmer noticed that the older leaves of his maize plant were becoming yellow between… 0654/21 May/June 2019

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

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Q2 · The diagrams show sections through a stem and a root 0654/21 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

1 marks

Answer: B

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Q3 · The diagrams show sections through a stem and a root 0654/22 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

1 marks

Answer: B

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Q4 · The diagrams show sections through a stem and a root 0654/23 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

1 marks

Answer: B

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Q5 · The diagram shows a transverse section through a plant stem 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2021

7 The diagram shows a transverse section through a plant stem. X Which tissue is X? A mesophyll B phloem C epidermis D xylem

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Answer: B

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Q6 · Which row correctly describes translocation and transpiration in plants? 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2022

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

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Answer: C

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Q7 · Which label shows the position of the xylem in the cross-section of the root of a… 0654/21 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

1 marks

Answer: C

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Q8 · Which row names the substances carried by xylem vessels and the direction of travel? 0654/23 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

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q9 · Which statement is correct? 0654/22 Feb/March 2024

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.

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Answer: D

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Q10 · Which row shows the transport and use of nitrate ions by plants? 0654/22 May/June 2025

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

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Answer: D

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Q11 · Which statement about transport in plants is correct? 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2025

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.

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Answer: C

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