Biology 9700 · 4 Cell membranes and transport
4.2 Movement into and out of cells
Explain and investigate passive and active transport mechanisms, surface area to volume ratios, and water potential effects on cells.
- Questions
- 392
- Years
- 2002–2026
- Multiple choice
- 258
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- 134
- Average marks
- 5.4
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