ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science
7.1.5.1Transport in plants
Transport in plants in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview
Forms 1 to 4.
Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 7.1.5.1.1Describe water movement in plants by diffusion and osmosis.
- 7.1.5.1.2Outline the internal structure of a dicotyledonous root and stem.
- 7.1.5.1.3Describe the uptake of water and mineral ions by plants.
- 7.1.5.1.4Explain transpiration, the factors that affect its rate and its importance, and measure it with a potometer.
- 7.1.5.1.5Explain plasmolysis and turgidity.
- 7.1.5.1.6Describe how plant leaves are adapted to reduce water loss.
Lessons
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Diffusion and active transport
24 min
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Osmosis
25 min
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Transpiration
35 min
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Xylem, phloem and water uptake
30 min
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