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O-LevelBiologyCell Biology5090/12 · May/June 2023 · Q41 Mark

Some ways in which molecules may move into and out of cells are listed. 1 Molecules move from a higher concentration to a lower concentration. 2 Molecules move from a lower concentration to a higher concentration. 3 Molecules move from a higher concentration to a lower concentration across a partially permeable membrane. Which statement is correct?

A1 describes osmosis and 3 describes active transport.
B2 describes osmosis and 3 describes diffusion.
C1 describes active transport and 2 describes osmosis.
D2 describes active transport and 3 describes osmosis.

✓ Correct answer

D: 2 describes active transport and 3 describes osmosis.

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Cell Biology, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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