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A-LevelBiologyTransport in plants9700/12 · May/June 2017 · Q221 Mark

The graph shows the loss of mass in a potted plant due to transpiration. [Graph showing mass/g vs. time/minutes with a point X] What could have occurred at point X on the graph?

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Aplastic bag was placed around the plant.
BThe lower epidermis was sealed with petroleum jelly.
CThe plant was placed into a dark cupboard.
DWarm moving air was blown over the plant.

✓ Correct answer

D: Warm moving air was blown over the plant.

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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 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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