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A-LevelBiologyCell membranes and transport9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q271 Mark

The diagram shows the water potential (Y) in some plant cells and in their environment. [Figure 27.1 showing three plant cells and environment with water potential values] Which statements are correct for this situation? 1 Water moves into and out of all three cells. 2 There is a net movement of water into cell 1. 3 There is no movement of water from the environment to cell 2. 4 Water moves out of cell 3 so it becomes plasmolysed.

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A1 and 2
B1 and 3
C2 and 4
D3 and 4

✓ Correct answer

A: 1 and 2

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Cell membranes and transport, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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