Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Diffusion

Diffusion — practice question

A student carried out an investigation into how substances diffuse through Visking tubing, an artificial membrane that shares several properties with cell membranes.
(a(i))[4]

Explain why these results were obtained.

(a(ii))[3]

State three factors that influence the movement of molecules through membranes.

(b(i))[3]

Molecules of carbon dioxide that are produced in muscle cells are carried to the blood. Describe the route taken by these carbon dioxide molecules.

(b(ii))[3]

Explain how capillaries are adapted for their functions.

(c)[4]

Explain how a carbon dioxide molecule from the atmosphere reaches the site of photosynthesis in a leaf.

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