A-LevelBiologyCell membranes and transportOct/Nov 2010Paper 1 Q141 Mark

Plant cells were immersed in solutions of different water potential and left for one hour. Which row shows the effect of the different solutions on the plant cells? water potential of solution compared to plant cells less negative equal more negative

Q: What is the correct answer to this A-Level Biology question?

The correct answer is C: turgid unchanged flaccid.

Q: What topic does this question test?

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

Aflaccid turgid unchanged

Bflaccid unchanged turgid

Cturgid unchanged flaccid

Dunchanged flaccid turgid

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: turgid unchanged flaccid

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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 2010 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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