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A-LevelBiologyTransport in mammalsOct/Nov 2010Paper 1 Q301 Mark

The graph shows pressure changes during a cardiac cycle. [Figure 30.1 showing a graph of pressure vs time with points W, X, Y, Z] Which row correctly identifies W, X, Y, and Z? W X Y Z

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About This A-Level Biology Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) Oct/Nov 2010 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Transport in mammals and is worth 1 mark.

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