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A-LevelBiologyCell membranes and transportOct/Nov 2023Paper 1 Q171 Mark

The graph shows the effect of increasing the side length of agar cubes on the surface area and the volume of the cubes. [Figure 17.1] Which row correctly identifies line 1, line 2 and the effect of increasing side length on the surface area: volume ratio of the cubes?

Aline 1: surface area, line 2: volume, surface area: volume ratio: decreases
Bline 1: surface area, line 2: volume, surface area: volume ratio: increases
Cline 1: volume, line 2: surface area, surface area: volume ratio: decreases
Dline 1: volume, line 2: surface area, surface area: volume ratio: increases

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About This A-Level Biology Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) Oct/Nov 2023 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Cell membranes and transport and is worth 1 mark.

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