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A-LevelBiologyCell membranes and transportFeb/Mar 2017Paper 2 Q67 Marks

(a) A student investigated the effect of changing the surface area to volume ratio on diffusion. • Two different-sized blocks of agar, X and Y, were made. • The agar contained Universal Indicator solution. • Universal Indicator solution changes colour when acid is added. • The blocks were placed in dilute hydrochloric acid at the same temperature. • The student timed how long it took for each block to change colour completely. Blocks X and Y are shown in Fig. 6.1. All dimensions are in cm. [Figure 6.1]

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This structured question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) Feb/Mar 2017 examination, Paper 2 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Cell membranes and transport and is worth 7 marks.

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