Plant Biology
Explore plant structure, reproduction and transport systems, and investigate the adaptations and processes that allow plants to survive and reproduce.
Level
Senior Cycle
Subject
Biology
Specification
Senior Cycle Science
Practical Work
Included
Learning Outcomes
2.5.7–2.5.8 — Plant Reproduction
2.6.14–2.6.16 — Transport and Transfer in Plants. You can also include 2.4.1 where you cover plant responses and adaptations. The specification explicitly includes pollination and seeds, plant structure and tissues, transport of water/minerals/photosynthetic products, and transpiration.
- Relate the structures of roots, stems and leaves to their functions.
- Explain how water, minerals and photosynthetic products are transported through plants.
- Investigate factors affecting the rate of transpiration.
- Compare insect-pollinated and wind-pollinated plants and relate their structures to their functions.
- Describe the structure and role of flowers, fruits and seeds in plant reproduction and dispersal.
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Exam Questions
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