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CAPE Biology Unit 1 · May/June 2022 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)(iii)

A light micrograph of a cross section through a dicot root is provided showing regions labelled W, X, Y, and Z.

Explain why the dicotyledonous root of a plant is considered an organ.

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  1. 1(a)(i)In the space provided, construct a plan diagram to show at least the FOUR major tissues labelled W, X, Y and Z in the light micrograph in Figure 1.[5 marks]
  2. 1(a)(ii)State the function of the structures labelled W, X, Y and Z in Figure 1 on page 4.[4 marks]
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