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A-LevelBiologyTransport in plantsOct/Nov 2020Paper 1 Q251 Mark

Which two rows are correct for the movement of water from the soil into a root? [Figure 25.1]

A1: lower solute concentration / higher solute concentration, 2: higher water potential / lower water potential
B1: lower solute concentration / higher solute concentration, 4: lower water potential / higher water potential
C2: higher water potential / lower water potential, 3: higher solute concentration / lower solute concentration
D3: higher solute concentration / lower solute concentration, 4: lower water potential / higher water potential

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About This A-Level Biology Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) Oct/Nov 2020 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Transport in plants and is worth 1 mark.

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