Q1. [2] straightforward initial-understanding
Name the two types of vascular tissue in plants and state what each transports.
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Model Answer
The two types of vascular tissue in plants are:
- Xylem – transports water and minerals absorbed from the soil upward to all parts of the plant.
- Phloem – transports soluble products of photosynthesis (such as sucrose) from leaves to other parts of the plant (translocation).
Source: Life Processes, Section 5.4.2
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Explanation
- Examiners expect you to name both tissues and clearly state what each transports — that's 1 mark each.
- A common mistake is saying phloem transports "food upward only" — phloem moves material in both upward and downward directions, so avoid limiting its direction.
- Key terms to use: water and minerals for xylem; products of photosynthesis / sucrose / translocation for phloem.