Group 5

Question 1

Transpiration within a plant

Answer 1

Transpiration is the loss of water from a plant in the form of water vapor. Water is absorbed by roots from the soil and transported as a liquid to the leaves via xylem. In the leaves, small pores allow water to escape as a vapor.

Question 2

translocation within a plant

Answer 2

The movement of sucrose and other substances like amino acids around a plant.

Question 3

Xylem

Answer 3

A tissue in vascular plants that carries water and dissolved minerals from the roots and provides support for softer tissues

Question 4

Phloem

Answer 4

the vascular tissue in plants which conducts sugars and other metabolic products downwards from the leaves.

Question 5

Digestive system - identify the organs

Answer 5

mouth
epiglottis
oesophagus
stomach
liver
gall balder
pancreas
small intestine
large intestine

Question 6

define structural, behavioural and physiological adaptations

Answer 6

Structural - The physical features of an organism
Physiological - The way in which an organism’s body functions.
Behavioural - The way in which an organism acts or behaves.