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A-LevelBiologyCell membranes and transportMay/June 2023Paper 1 Q181 Mark

A student measured the time taken for complete diffusion of a dye into agar blocks of different sizes which were suspended in the dye. The results are shown. [Figure 18.1] What is the predicted time for complete diffusion of the dye into the agar block measuring 5 mm x 10 mm x 15 mm?

A6.2 s
B16.1 s
C34.5 s
Dmore than 34.5 s

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) May/June 2023 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Cell membranes and transport and is worth 1 mark.

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