Plant tissues, transpiration and translocation

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Describe plant tissues (epidermis, palisade and spongy mesophyll, xylem, phloem, meristem) and explain how the leaf is adapted as an organ of photosynthesis
Explain transpiration and translocation and how xylem and phloem are adapted to their functions
Explain how temperature, humidity, air movement and light intensity affect the rate of transpiration, and calculate rates from potometer readings

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Explain how root hair cells absorb water by osmosis and mineral ions by active transport

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