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A-LevelBiologyTransport in mammals9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2021 · Q301 Mark

The diagram shows a capillary, some tissue cells and a lymph vessel. [Diagram showing capillary, tissue cells, lymph vessel and arrows labeled 1, 2, 3, 4] Which row correctly identifies arrows 1, 2, 3 and 4?

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A1: diffusion of glucose 2: flow of water and small solutes 3: diffusion of carbon dioxide 4: flow of tissue fluid
B1: diffusion of glucose 2: flow of water and plasma proteins 3: osmosis of water 4: diffusion of oxygen
C1: diffusion of oxygen 2: flow of water and small solutes 3: diffusion of carbon dioxide 4: flow of tissue fluid
D1: diffusion of oxygen 2: flow of water and plasma proteins 3: osmosis of water 4: diffusion of carbon dioxide

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C: 1: diffusion of oxygen 2: flow of water and small solutes 3: diffusion of carbon dioxide 4: flow of tissue fluid

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Transport in mammals, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 30.

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