p5 plant transport system

Question 1

state the function of the water-carrying tubes

Answer 1

to transport water absorbed by the roots to the other parts of the plant

Question 2

state the function of food-carrying tubes

Answer 2

to transport food / sugars made by the leaves to the other parts of the plant

Question 3

state which plant part causes the plant to change colours

Answer 3

the stem takes in the coloured water - causes plant parts to change in colour
roots absorb water and mineral salts - dyes from coloured water is not absorbed, no colour change in the parent plant

Question 4

state where stomata can be found

Answer 4

stomata are found mainly on the underside of the leaves, but can also be found on the topside of the leaves

Question 5

state the function of stomata

Answer 5

stomata allow the plant to carry out gaseous exchange for respiration and photosynthesis’

Question 6

state the function of the plant transport system

Answer 6

the plant transport system mainly uses the food-carrying tubes and water-carrying tubes to transport food, water and dissolved mineral salts to other parts of the plant