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A-LevelBiologyTransport in mammalsOct/Nov 2012Paper 1 Q301 Mark

The graph shows the pressure changes in the left atrium, left ventricle and aorta during one cardiac cycle. [Figure 30.1] With reference to the semilunar valve and atrioventricular valve, what is happening at points 1, 2, 3 and 4?

Asemilunar valve opens: 1, semilunar valve closes: 2, atrioventricular valve opens: 3, atrioventricular valve closes: 4
Bsemilunar valve opens: 1, semilunar valve closes: 2, atrioventricular valve opens: 4, atrioventricular valve closes: 3
Csemilunar valve opens: 2, semilunar valve closes: 3, atrioventricular valve opens: 1, atrioventricular valve closes: 4
Dsemilunar valve opens: 2, semilunar valve closes: 3, atrioventricular valve opens: 4, atrioventricular valve closes: 1

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: semilunar valve opens: 1, semilunar valve closes: 2, atrioventricular valve opens: 4, atrioventricular valve closes: 3

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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 Transport in mammals in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Oct/Nov 2012 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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