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A-LevelBiologyGas exchangeOct/Nov 2021Paper 1 Q331 Mark

The image shown is a photomicrograph of a transverse section of part of the gas exchange system. [Figure showing a photomicrograph] What describes the image?

Athin inner layer of ciliated epithelial cells on top of a layer containing cartilage, supported by elastic fibres
Bvery thin epithelial lining with walls containing elastic fibres, surrounded by many blood vessels
Can inner layer of ciliated epithelial and goblet cells on top of elastic fibres, supported by an outer layer consisting of cartilage
Dan inner layer of ciliated epithelial and goblet cells on top of loose tissue with mucous glands, supported by a continuous ring of cartilage

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The correct answer is C: an inner layer of ciliated epithelial and goblet cells on top of elastic fibres, supported by an outer layer consisting of cartilage

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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 Gas exchange 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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