Edexcel IGCSE Biology · Spec 2.21
Leaf Tissues, Xylem and Phloem
Covers locate the lower epidermis, xylem and phloem in a leaf, Relate each tissue to its function and Distinguish the substances carried by xylem and phloem.
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Leaf Tissues, Xylem and Phloem
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Spec 2.21
What you need to know
- Locate the lower epidermis, xylem and phloem in a leaf
- Relate each tissue to its function
- Distinguish the substances carried by xylem and phloem
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Answer each question before opening the answer.
Which tissue carries water into a leaf?
Xylem
Which two organic substances are transported in phloem?
Sucrose and amino acids
Where are stomata commonly found in a leaf?
In the lower epidermis
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