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A-LevelBiologyTransport in plants9700/12 · May/June 2013 · Q261 Mark

The diagram shows three xerophytic leaves of the same type in three different conditions, P, R and S. [Figure 26.1] Which description of the water potential of the cells in layer X is correct?

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Aless negative than R and S more negative than P and S more negative than P
Bless negative than S more negative than P less negative than P
Cmore negative than R less negative than S less negative than R
Dmore negative than R and S less negative than P more negative than P

✓ Correct answer

A: less negative than R and S more negative than P and S more negative than P

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Transport in plants, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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