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A-LevelBiologyTransport in mammalsMay/June 2017Paper 1 Q261 Mark

The graph shows pressure changes during a cardiac cycle. [Graph showing pressure/kPa vs. time/s with curves labeled W, X, Y, Z] Which row correctly identifies W, X, Y, and Z? [Table with columns W, X, Y, Z and rows A, B, C, D with valve states]

AW atrioventricular valves close, X semi-lunar valves close, Y semi-lunar valves open, Z atrioventricular valves open
BW atrioventricular valves close, X semi-lunar valves open, Y semi-lunar valves close, Z semi-lunar valves open
CW semi-lunar valves close, X atrioventricular valves open, Y atrioventricular valves close, Z semi-lunar valves open
DW semi-lunar valves open, X atrioventricular valves close, Y atrioventricular valves open, Z semi-lunar valves close

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: W atrioventricular valves close, X semi-lunar valves open, Y semi-lunar valves close, Z semi-lunar valves open

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Transport in mammals in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology May/June 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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