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A-LevelBiologyCell membranes and transport9700/12 · May/June 2016 · Q311 Mark

The photograph shows a type of blood cell. [Figure 31.1] Which statements about these cells are correct? 1 Oxygen diffuses through the phospholipid bilayer. 2 Sodium ions diffuse through the phospholipid bilayer. 3 Water passes in and out of these cells by osmosis.

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A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

C: 1 and 3 only

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Cell membranes and transport, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 31.

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