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O-LevelBiologyTransport in Plants5090/11 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q21 Mark

What are the functions of xylem vessels?

Astrengthening roots and stems: ✓, supporting leaf shape: x, transporting sugars: x
Bstrengthening roots and stems: ✓, supporting leaf shape: ✓, transporting sugars: x
Cstrengthening roots and stems: ✓, supporting leaf shape: x, transporting sugars: ✓
Dstrengthening roots and stems: x, supporting leaf shape: x, transporting sugars: ✓

✓ Correct answer

B: strengthening roots and stems: ✓, supporting leaf shape: ✓, transporting sugars: x

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Transport in Plants, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2022 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 2.

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