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A-LevelBiologyCell membranes and transportOct/Nov 2009Paper 1 Q151 Mark

Diagrams 1 and 2 show how the transverse section through a leaf changes when one solution W to a different solution Y. [Diagram 1 showing a cell in solution W, Diagram 2 showing a cell in solution Y] How has the water potential changed in diagram 2?

Adifference in cells at X in solution Y compared to the same cells in solution W: less negative, difference in solution Y compared to solution W: less negative
Bdifference in cells at X in solution Y compared to the same cells in solution W: less negative, difference in solution Y compared to solution W: more negative
Cdifference in cells at X in solution Y compared to the same cells in solution W: more negative, difference in solution Y compared to solution W: less negative
Ddifference in cells at X in solution Y compared to the same cells in solution W: more negative, difference in solution Y compared to solution W: more negative

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: difference in cells at X in solution Y compared to the same cells in solution W: less negative, difference in solution Y compared to solution W: less negative

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Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Cell membranes and transport in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Oct/Nov 2009 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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