Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Transport mechanisms

Transport mechanisms — practice question

Fig. 1.1 shows a diagram of a cell surface membrane.
(a)[5]

Use a label line together with the correct letter to identify each of the following on Fig. 1.1. P: protein for active uptake of potassium ions Q: protein for facilitated diffusion of polar molecules R: receptor site for a hormone S: hydrophilic heads of phospholipids on the internal surface of the membrane T: molecule that modifies the fluidity of the membrane

(b)[3]

Some cells take in bacteria by endocytosis. Explain how endocytosis happens at a cell surface membrane.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: P shows the protein on the right-hand side (closed carrier protein)

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