Skip to main content
A-LevelBiologyTransport in plants9700/12 · May/June 2011 · Q291 Mark

Which features of xerophytes are adaptations to reduce water loss by transpiration? [Figure: Table with columns 'rolled leaves', 'fleshy leaves', 'sunken stomata', 'thick waxy cuticles' and symbols ✓ or x. Key: ✓ = reduces water loss, x = no effect on water loss]

This question uses a diagram from the original paper, which isn't shown here. Open the full paper from the past papers archive to see it.

A✓ x ✓ ✓
B✓ ✓ x ✓
Cx ✓ ✓ x
D✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ Correct answer

D: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Practise more questions on this topic

Oracle Prep sorts past-paper questions by topic, so you can drill Transport in plants and see which topics are most likely to come up next.

Sign up free →

About this question

Topic
Transport in plants, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Biology, May/June 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 29.

Questions and mark schemes are from past examination papers and remain the copyright of the exam board. How Oracle Prep builds its content

Related Biology questions

© 2026 Oracle Prep