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A-LevelBiologyTransport in mammalsMay/June 2017Paper 5 Q117 Marks

Fig. 1.1 shows an aquatic crustacean belonging to the genus Daphnia. These animals usually measure between 1-5mm in length. They have a two-chambered heart which can be seen through the exoskeleton when viewed using a low-powered microscope. heart [Figure 1.1] A biology teacher told a class that caffeine can temporarily relieve tiredness in people by increasing heart rate. Table 1.1 shows the caffeine content of various products. Table 1.1 product,caffeine per serving/mg 1 cup of strong coffee,100 50 g dark chocolate,45 1 caffeine tablet,50 1 can of cola drink,20 One group of students in the class used Daphnia to test the hypothesis: Heart rate increases when caffeine concentration increases.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This structured question tests Transport in mammals in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 17 marks.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology May/June 2017 examination, Paper 5 Variant 2.

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