Fig. 3.1 is a photomicrograph showing part of a transverse section through the root of an iris, Iris germanica. Irises are herbaceous monocotyledons. These plants have the same transport tissues as herbaceous dicotyledons, but the transport tissues are distributed differently. In monocotyledons, the central tissue in the root is parenchyma (packing tissue). [Figure 3.1] Cells R, S and T in Fig. 3.1 are found in different tissues. Name the tissues in which the cells labelled R, S and T are found.
- (a)(i)Fig. 3.1 is a photomicrograph showing part of a transverse section through the root of an iris, Iris germanica. Irises are herbaceous monocotyledons. These plants have the same transport tissues as herbaceous dicotyledons, but the transport tissues are distributed differently. In monocotyledons, the central tissue in the root is parenchyma (packing tissue). [Figure 3.1] Cells R, S and T in Fig. 3.1 are found in different tissues. Name the tissues in which the cells labelled R, S and T are found.[3]
- (a)(ii)Outline the role of the tissue in which cell R is found in Fig. 3.1.[2]
- (a)(iii)State an example of an organic compound that is translocated in the root of an iris.[1]
- (b)The electron micrograph in Fig. 3.2 shows a section through some root cells in an onion, Allium cepa. [Figure 3.2] On Fig. 3.2, draw a label line and label it with the letter P to identify one plasmodesma.[1]
- (c)Table 3.1 contains information about four polysaccharides found in animals or plants. Complete Table 3.1 by filling in the missing information. [Table 3.1][3]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Feb/Mar 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [3] 3(a)(i)
- R endodermis ; A endodermal (tissue)
- S xylem;
- T phloem;
- accept ecf if S and T both have 'vessels' after naming
- [2] 3(a)(ii) any two from:
- to stop water moving through the apoplast / to force water movement to be symplastic / AW ;
- so that water moves from the cell wall to the cytoplasm ;
- AVP; e.g. to allow control of substances into root (stele)
- ref. to passage cells
- ref. to Casparian strip / suberin
- [1] 3(a)(iii) sucrose / amino acid / peptide / polypeptide / protein / RNA / (named) plant hormone ;
- A other named sugar / named amino acid / named protein / enzyme
- R minerals
- [1] 3(b) correct label to a plasmodesma ;
- [3] 3(c)
- amylose: a-glucose ; 1,4
- cellulose: ẞ-glucose ; 1,4;
- glycogen: energy storage in animals;
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