When water molecules enter a plant through the roots, the molecules cross the cortex and
enter the xylem tissue to be transported to other parts of the plant.
There are two pathways that water can take when crossing the root to the xylem tissue.
Complete Table 5.1 with information about the two pathways.
[Table 5.1]

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Transport in plants in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 13 marks.

Q: Which exam paper is this question from?

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Oct/Nov 2022 examination, Paper 2 Variant 1 (9700_w22_qp_21.pdf).

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When water molecules enter a plant through the roots, the molecules cross the cortex and
enter the xylem tissue to be transported to other parts of the plant.
There are two pathways that water can take when crossing the root to the xylem tissue.
Complete Table 5.1 with information about the two pathways.
[Table 5.1]

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