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infoWhy this? Studying xylem and phloem explains how plants distribute water, mineral ions, and assimilates between organs. It connects plant structure with growth and helps us explain the effects of environmental conditions such as drought and temperature.

scheduleWhy now? Following mass transport, we can compare pressure-driven flow in plants and animals while applying earlier knowledge of osmosis and water properties. This prepares us to link the supply of raw materials and movement of sugars to photosynthesis in Year 13.