The diagram shows the leaves of Athyrium filix-femina.

Question

SLPaper 2

1.

Outline why the number of trophic levels is limited in a food chain.

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Solution

Energy losses between trophic levels
OR
Only part of the energy in one trophic level will become part of the next trophic level; 1 mark

2.

State the phylum of this plant.

[1]

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Solution

Filicinophyta/Filicinophytes/Pteridophytes 1 mark

Reject “ferns”

3.

State two characteristics of plants from the phylum you stated in part 2.

[2]

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Solution

Have roots, stem, and leaves
All three, roots, stem, and leaves required; 1 mark
Pinnate leaves/leaves divided «repeatedly» into leaflets; 1 mark
Have vascular tissue/xylem and phloem; 1 mark
Produce spores/sporangia
OR
No flowers/fruits/seeds; 1 mark

[Max 2 Marks]

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