Describe4 marksStandard
Describe the distribution of xylem and phloem in transverse sections of a young root and a young stem of a herbaceous dicotyledonous plant.
CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Transport in plants
Transport in plants: describe question
How this question is marked
4 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 4 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Describe means: Say what happens or what something is like, in order and with detail. You are not being asked why. If there is data, quote it: name the trend, then give figures with units at the points where it changes.
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