The need for transport and transport in plants — Edexcel International GCSE Biology
Why large organisms need transport systems, how xylem and phloem work, and how water is absorbed and lost by plants.
Revision notes
5 short notes, in the order of the specification.
- Why multicellular organisms need transport systems
- Xylem and phloem
- Water uptake by root hair cellsBiology only
- TranspirationBiology only
- Factors affecting transpiration and the potometerPracticalBiology only
Exam questions
7 exam-style questions (21 marks), each with its mark scheme.
Answer the questionsFlashcards
14 cards: flip them, mark what you knew, and practise the rest.
Practise the cardsMind map
The whole of structure and functions in living organisms on one page, so you can see where this subtopic fits.
Open the mind mapPractical sheet
Method, variables, risks and a results table, with questions to answer.
Print it
Free PDFs to print or save.