Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Active transport

Active transport — practice question

Fig. 2.1 is a photomicrograph showing the tip of a plant root. Fig. 2.2 presents the findings of a study into the rate at which nitrate ions are taken up at different locations along the root in Fig. 2.1.
(a(i))[5]

Describe the rate of uptake of nitrate ions along the root. In your answer, use the information in Fig. 2.1 and Fig. 2.2.

(a(ii))[4]

Explain how nitrate ions move from the soil into roots.

(a(iii))[1]

Explain why the uptake of ions, such as nitrate, matters for water uptake in roots.

(a(iv))[3]

Explain why plants require nitrate ions, apart from for water uptake.

(a(v))[3]

Describe how nitrate ions are formed in the soil.

(b(i))[2]

Put the events shown in Fig. 2.3 in the correct sequence.

(b(ii))[1]

State the name of the process outlined in Fig. 2.3.

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