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A-LevelBiologyTransport in plantsOct/Nov 2021Paper 1 Q271 Mark

Which sequence of events could lead to mass flow in a phloem sieve tube? 1 Sucrose moves into a sieve tube element. 2 Protons (H+) and sucrose molecules move into a companion cell through a co-transporter protein. 3 A very high hydrostatic pressure is produced. 4 The water potential of the sieve tube element decreases. 5 Protons (H+) are actively pumped out of a companion cell. 6 Water moves down a water potential gradient by osmosis.

A1→2→5→6→4→3
B3→1→2→5→6→4
C3→5→1→2→4→6
D5→2→1→4→6→3

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is D: 5→2→1→4→6→3

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Transport in plants in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Oct/Nov 2021 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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