Structure related to function
What Structure related to function means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The key idea that features such as many chloroplasts and a position near the upper surface maximise light absorption for photosynthesis.
The pores in the end walls allow cell sap to move from one phloem cell to the next along the tube.
Topics that use Structure related to function
- Plant organ system (AQA GCSE)
- Plant tissues (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Xylem
- Active transport
- Air spaces
- Calculating rates from measurements
- Cell specialisation and adaptation
- Cellular control of pore size
- Chloroplasts
- Data presentation
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