2023 BI301 JH303 [BI301 2023] 8. Transport in Plants A.

Vascular tissue system CALISTA YAU

2 Xylem vs Phloem!

Success criteria:
I can describe the adaptations of xylem and phloem.
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I can list similarities and differences between xylem and phloem.
I can identify xylem and phloem on diagrams and micrographs.
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2 Refer to Section 8.1.2 and 8.1.3 and identify the structures of the xylem and phloem in
your module notes. You may highlight the descriptions in your notes.

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Using the image provided,

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1. Label and identify "pit" and "lignin" in the xylem vessel.

D 2. Label and identify "sieve plate" and "sieve-tube element" in the phloem vessel.

3. Annotate the descriptions on the image.

4. Identify the missing structures that are not represented in the image. Suggest how
you can include these structures in it.

5. Upload your final image to submit.

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Q2
The diagram below shows a light micrograph of healthy vascular tissues. Study the
diagram to answer the questions below.

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A is most likely Cortex .

B is most likely Phloem .

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Cortex

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sieve-plate sieve plate

Phloem

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tracheid

Xylem

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vessel element

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Justify your answers to part (a) above.

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Perforations observable of the sieve plate in phloem

B and C
Water-conducting cells are tubular and hollow to conduct water through easily.
Tracheids are more slender cells while vessel elements are wider cells relative to
each other.

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Q3
The image shows a 4x objective micrograph of xylem and phloem in a longitudinal
section of Cucurbita stem.

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Label the “companion cell”, “sieve plate”, “sieve tube element”, “tracheid”, “vessel
elements”.

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With reference to the above image, compare the features of the xylem and phloem.

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