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A-LevelBiologyTransport in plants9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2021 · Q251 Mark

Some of the parts of a plant root involved in water transport are listed. 1 Casparian strip 2 cell walls of cortex cells 3 endodermal cells 4 epidermal cells 5 xylem vessels Which sequence shows part of a pathway through which water can move across a root?

A2→3→5
B2→1→5
C4→2→1
D4→3→2

✓ Correct answer

A: 2→3→5

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Transport in plants, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 25.

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