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A-LevelBiologyCell structure9700/12 · May/June 2012 · Q21 Mark

A student was asked to draw a plan diagram of the plant tissue shown in the photomicrograph and to annotate two observable features. [Figure 2.1] What are the correct annotations?

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Aepidermis darkly stained layer of cells, xylem hollow vessels
Bepidermis formed of single layer of cells, xylem strengthened by lignin
Cphloem small cells, xylem empty cells to transport water
Dvascular bundles arranged in a regular pattern, xylem large dead cells

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A: epidermis darkly stained layer of cells, xylem hollow vessels

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Cell structure, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2012 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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