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A-LevelBiologyTransport in plantsMay/June 2021Paper 1 Q241 Mark

The diameter of a tree trunk usually decreases slightly during the day. Which changes in environmental factors during the day could cause the diameter to decrease even more? [Figure 24.1]

Aincreased humidity and increased light intensity
Bincreased wind speed, increased humidity and increased light intensity
Cincreased wind speed and increased humidity
Dincreased wind speed and increased light intensity

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) May/June 2021 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Transport in plants and is worth 1 mark.

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