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A-LevelBiologyGas exchange9700/12 · May/June 2025 · Q361 Mark

Which factors maintain the diffusion gradient for carbon dioxide at the surface of the alveoli? 1 blood flow around the alveoli 2 breathing movement exchanging air in the lungs 3 thin epithelial lining of the alveoli

A1 and 2
B1 and 3
C1 only
D2 and 3

✓ Correct answer

A: 1 and 2

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Gas exchange, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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