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A-LevelBiologyTransport in plants9700/12 · May/June 2023 · Q301 Mark

The photomicrograph shows a transverse section of the leaf of a species of grass. [Figure 30.1] The grass is specially adapted to grow in a dry habitat. Which row correctly explains how the features help the grass to grow in this habitat?

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Ahair-like structures: increase internal humidity; leaf shape: decrease external humidity
Bhair-like structures: decrease external humidity; leaf shape: increase internal humidity
Chair-like structures: increase internal humidity; leaf shape: increase internal humidity
Dhair-like structures: decrease external humidity; leaf shape: decrease external humidity

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C: hair-like structures: increase internal humidity; leaf shape: increase internal humidity

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Transport in plants, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 30.

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