Transport Systems in Plants and Animals
A comparative study of transport systems in vascular plants and animals. Students analyse how materials are moved around the organism to maintain cellular function.
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A comparative study of transport systems in vascular plants and animals. Students analyse how materials are moved around the organism to maintain cellular function.
Key Questions
- How does xylem and phloem structure relate to their function in plants?
- What are the components and functions of the mammalian circulatory system?
- How do transport systems support the requirements of cellular respiration?
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