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OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology Transport in Cells Exam Questions

Free OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology exam questions on Transport in Cells, with mark schemes. Covers diffusion, osmosis and active transport and surface area to volume ratio.

Transport in Cells exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of 3.1 Organisation, including Transport in Cells. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology Transport in Cells

This sub-topic covers movement into and out of cells.

What you need to know

  • Diffusion Down a concentration gradient.
  • Osmosis Water across a partially permeable membrane.
  • Active transport Against a gradient, using energy.

Common mistakes in Transport in Cells

  • Saying osmosis moves solutes.
  • Forgetting energy for active transport.

Try two Transport in Cells exam-style questions

1. Explain why root hair cells use active transport. (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

Mineral ions are more concentrated in the root than the soil.

2. State a factor affecting diffusion rate. (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

Temperature, gradient or surface area.

Transport in Cells FAQs

What does this cover?

Diffusion, osmosis and active transport.

Which practical links here?

Osmosis in plant tissue.