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A-LevelBiologyTransport in plantsFeb/Mar 2019Paper 3 Q121 Marks

Before you proceed, read carefully through the whole of Question 1 and Question 2. Plan the use of the two hours to make sure that you finish the whole of Question 1 and Question 2. If you have enough time, think about how you can improve the confidence in your results, for example by recording one or more additional measurements. You will gain marks for recording your results according to the instructions. Plants transport sucrose through vascular bundles in stems and roots. You are required to investigate the movement of sucrose solution. The apparatus will be set up as shown in Fig. 1.1, using a large test-tube and a 5cm³ syringe. [Figure 1.1] You are provided with the materials shown in Table 1.1. [Table 1.1]

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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 structured question tests Transport in plants in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 21 marks.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Feb/Mar 2019 examination, Paper 3 Variant 3.

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